Head of Financial Reporting

Zachary Daniels Finance is partnering with one of the UK's most exciting international consumer businesses to recruit a Head of Financial Reporting into its senior Group Finance team.

This is a forward-thinking, fast-moving organisation behind some of the most recognisable brands in the consumer market. With an established international presence, a strong digital and e-commerce proposition and ambitious plans for the future, this is a business that continues to challenge convention, embrace technology and invest in its people.

The working environment is equally impressive. Based at an exceptional, purpose-built headquarters in South Manchester, the business offers state-of-the-art offices, outstanding on-site facilities and a genuinely modern environment that reflects its ambition and scale.

For an ambitious finance professional, this is an opportunity to join a high-profile organisation where things move quickly, expectations are high and there is genuine scope to make an impact.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will take a senior leadership position within Group Finance, overseeing financial reporting, technical accounting, audit and financial governance across a complex international business.

You will lead a team of finance professionals, work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation and gain regular exposure to the Group CFO and wider executive leadership team.

This is a role that combines technical excellence with leadership, transformation and the opportunity to influence how financial reporting and controls develop across the Group.

• Lead the Group's financial reporting and statutory compliance requirements, ensuring accurate, timely and technically robust reporting.
• Take ownership of the Group audit, managing external auditor relationships and coordinating reporting deliverables.
• Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and prepare papers on complex accounting matters for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of qualified finance professionals.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Group Finance, divisional finance, tax, treasury and other business functions.
• Strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes and identify opportunities for automation and greater efficiency.
• Support strategic projects and wider business initiatives as required.

We are looking for a technically strong, commercially aware finance professional who combines excellent financial reporting knowledge with the confidence to operate in a complex, fast-paced environment.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, with approximately five years or more post-qualified experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, consolidated reporting and statutory financial statements.
• Experience working with or auditing large, complex or listed businesses.
• A strong understanding of financial controls, corporate governance and external audit requirements.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality reporting under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior finance leadership.
• Strong leadership potential, with experience of developing and mentoring finance professionals.

Candidates currently working in a Big Four or leading accountancy practice are particularly encouraged to apply. This represents an excellent opportunity to make a first move into industry, taking on a senior Group Finance leadership role with substantial responsibility, visibility…