Head of Financial Reporting
Posted 1 day 9 hours ago by Robert Walters UK
Head of Financial Reporting - Manchester (hybrid)
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 per annum + bonus
Robert Walters are excited to be recruiting a Head of Financial Reporting on behalf of an international retail business. This pivotal role sits at the heart of Group finance, overseeing financial reporting, group consolidations, maintaining a strong control environment, and building effective working relationships with external audit partners. You will coach and develop a high-performing team within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. This role oversees a £1billion+ Group with growth plans including international expansion and acquisitions.
Responsibilities- Lead the preparation of timely, accurate, and robust Group financial reporting.
- Oversee statutory accounts production across multiple entities (including international).
- Coordinate external audits and build relationships with external partners.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and provide expert technical accounting guidance across the Group.
- Drive improvements in accounting policies and strengthen financial controls.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a talented finance team.
- Consolidation of multiple entities and integration into the Group reporting function.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Proven experience in a senior audit role within a leading accounting firm.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience with group consolidations, ideally in an international business.
- A background in statutory accounts production.
- Proven people management experience and strong stakeholder communication skills.
- A proactive, improvement-driven mindset with a focus on delivering excellence.
- Ability to balance BAU and regular project work.
- Join an exciting, high growth, hugely profitable international Group.
- Being part of a team of high calibre finance professionals.
- Genuine development and progression opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- A competitive salary plus generous bonus and excellent benefits.
- A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- The chance to make a tangible impact in a high growth, ambitious business.
Location: Manchester Contract Type: Permanent Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Senior Management Industry: Retail