Regional Head of Financial Reporting & General Ledger - FTC

We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Regional Head of Financial Reporting & General Ledger (GL) to lead our month-end close processes, oversee financial reporting and ensure the highest standards of accounting accuracy and control.

This is a key leadership position within our Finance function, responsible for driving an efficient and well-controlled financial close, providing expert accounting guidance and ensuring alignment with Group reporting requirements.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on SAP knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead teams through demanding reporting cycles.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.

• Develop and manage the monthly close timetable, coordinating activities across Finance teams.

• Maintain oversight of General Ledger (GL) accuracy, completeness and integrity.

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, consistency and financial controls.

Technical Accounting & Financial Governance

• Provide expert accounting advice and guidance across a broad range of business transactions.

• Review and challenge accounting treatments to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and Group policies.

• Act as the key escalation point for complex accounting matters.

• Maintain robust financial governance and ensure consistent application of accounting principles.

SAP & ERP Management

• Utilise SAP and other ERP systems to support accurate financial reporting and accounting processes.

• Investigate and resolve posting errors, system configuration issues and data inconsistencies.

• Troubleshoot system-related challenges during month-end close to minimise reporting delays.

• Work collaboratively with relevant teams to improve system controls and reporting processes.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Provide operational leadership throughout the financial close cycle, ensuring clear priorities, accountability and timely delivery.

• Coordinate activities across accounting teams, ensuring effective preparation and execution.

• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues and elevate concerns where necessary.

• Foster a collaborative, disciplined and solutions-focused approach to financial reporting.

Group Reporting & Audit

• Act as a key point of contact for Group consolidation and reporting teams, as well as external auditors.

• Prepare, review and explain financial information, variances and accounting positions.

• Support Group consolidation requirements and ensure consistency between regional and Group financial reporting.

• Respond to complex reporting queries and support the successful completion of audit activities.

Financial Statement Integrity

• Oversee financial statement structures, reporting mappings and system configurations.

• Ensure reporting frameworks support accurate statutory and management reporting.

• Regularly review reporting configurations and controls to identify improvements and minimise financial risk.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong technical accounting background with extensive General Ledger and financial reporting experience.

• Proven experience leading month-end close processes within a complex organisation.

• Excellent understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and reporting requirements.

• Strong hands-on experience using SAP and ERP-based financial systems.

• Demonstrable ability to investigate and resolve complex accounting and system-related issues.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills, with experience coordinating teams and managing competing deadlines.

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and sound professional judgement.

• Ability to remain calm, decisive and solutions-focused during demanding reporting periods.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting Group consolidation and multi-entity financial reporting.

• Significant experience working with external auditors.

• Background within a multinational, complex or rapidly evolving organisation.

• Experience improving financial close processes, reporting controls or ERP configurations.

You'll be a dependable and proactive Finance leader who takes ownership of delivering accurate financial reporting.

Comfortable working both strategically and operationally, you'll bring the technical expertise to challenge accounting…