Head of Reporting

The Head of Reporting role will see you overseeing financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance. You'll play a key part in supporting the business by delivering timely insights and maintaining strong financial controls

Client Details

A leading Midlands manufacturing business.

Description

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts across the Group, including both audited and non-audited entities.
• Drafting high-quality papers for the Audit Committee.
• Acting as the owner of the Group reporting and consolidation systems, defining requirements, scoping improvements and ensuring robust data consolidation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting processes and controls.
• Provide insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial reporting with business objectives.
• Manage and mentor the reporting team to achieve high performance.
• Driving improvements to reporting processes, strengthening controls and embedding disciplined reporting rhythms to consistently meet demanding deadlines.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency.

Profile

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards within a large, complex organisation
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality reporting against challenging deadlines
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation systems, including ownership of system improvements and data consolidation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Confidence engaging with executive-level stakeholders, presenting financial information and influencing decision-making.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £75,000- £85,000, plus benefits inc car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Opportunities to progress