Head of Financial Reporting

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Are you a highly experienced Head of Financial Reporting who enjoys a fast-paced environment where you can add value and become involved in several transformation projects?

Our client is a global organisation based in Essex, who are looking for someone to head-up their accounting function and become a key member of their senior leadership team. This is a newly created role to lead statutory reporting, tax, compliance and audits across the business.

• Lead the UK and Ireland statutory close, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting in line with UK GAAP and IFRS
• Own internal and external audits, tax compliance and regulatory requirements, ensuring strong controls and audit readiness
• Manage and optimise offshore finance teams, maintaining quality, SLAs and effective integration into the close cycle
• Drive finance transformation through ERP optimisation, automation, and continuous improvement of close and reporting processes
• Partner with senior stakeholders and finance teams to provide clear insight on reporting, compliance, risks and financial performance

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA fully qualified
• Experience owning statutory close, tax compliance and external audit processes
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS

• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)

If you are looking to step up your career, apply here now!

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing

Accounting