Interim Head of Group Reporting

Position: Interim Head of Group Reporting - 9 - 12 month contract
Our client is a large, complex and purpose-driven organisation operating across multiple legal entities based on the outskirts of Lincoln, with 2 days office based. Due to an internal secondment, they are seeking an accomplished finance leader to join the organisation on a 912 month fixed-term contract, providing critical leadership during an important period for the finance function. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a highly visible leadership role at the heart of the organisations finance function.

You will take ownership of group financial reporting, statutory accounts, financial governance and the successful delivery of the year-end audit, whilst leading an established team of finance professionals responsible for the organisations accounting operations. This is a role for someone who thrives in a technically challenging environment but also enjoys leading people and driving continuous improvement. You will provide direction and support to your team, ensuring the smooth delivery of month-end reporting, statutory accounts, balance sheet integrity and financial controls, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.

Alongside responsibility for the Groups statutory reporting, you will oversee complex group consolidations across multiple legal entities, lead relationships with external auditors and regulators, and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver accurate, insightful financial reporting. You will also provide financial leadership to a commercial subsidiary, partnering with operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting and business performance, while overseeing financial reporting for joint venture partnerships.

Ideally you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience gained within a complex, multi-entity environment. You will have a track record of leading statutory reporting and year-end processes, manage external audits and delivering group consolidations to the highest standard. A strong technical understanding of UK GAAP (FRS
102) is essential, together with the ability to build credibility quickly and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation. Just as importantly, you will be an engaging and supportive leader with experience managing and developing finance teams. You will be naturally collaborative, commercially aware and proactive, with the confidence to challenge constructively, improve processes and maintain exceptionally high standards in a fast-paced environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with immediate impact, leading an experienced team and playing a key part in the organisations financial stewardship during a significant period. You join an organisation with genuine purpose, ambitious plans and a collaborative leadership culture where your expertise will be highly valued from day one.