Head of Financial Reporting

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a technically strong finance leader to join a large, multi-site international group headquartered in Birmingham.

The business is experiencing continued growth and transformation, making this an exciting time to join. This is a key leadership position with the opportunity to shape reporting standards, strengthen financial controls and make a significant impact across a complex group environment.

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, the Head of Financial Reporting will take ownership of group financial reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting.

This is a highly visible position with regular exposure to Group Board members. You will lead a capable team of four and work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Owning the monthly financial close and consolidated group reporting process.
• Delivering accurate and insightful management reporting for the Group Board.
• Leading the annual group audit and preparation of consolidated statutory accounts.
• Taking ownership of technical accounting matters, including FRS 102, acquisitions, disposals, impairment reviews and other complex accounting judgements.
• Acting as the key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers.
• Ensuring robust accounting policies, financial controls and governance are maintained across the group.
• Supporting the accounting and integration of acquisitions, disposals and wider group restructuring activity.
• Driving continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems and controls.
• Supporting wider finance transformation and strategic projects.
• Leading, developing and mentoring a team of four, creating a high-performing and collaborative reporting function.

Ideally, you will

Be a qualified accountant, ideally ACA or ACCA, with a strong technical accounting and financial reporting background gained within a large, complex or multi-entity organisation.

You will have strong knowledge of FRS 102 alongside proven experience of consolidated group reporting, statutory accounts and leading complex external audits.

You should be comfortable operating in a senior and highly visible position, with the credibility to work directly with Board members, senior stakeholders and external advisers.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience dealing with complex accounting judgements.
• Experience leading and developing a financial reporting team.
• Exposure to acquisitions, disposals or other corporate activity would be highly advantageous.
• A track record of improving reporting processes, controls and governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required.

This is a rare opportunity to join a substantial international group at an important stage of its development. The role offers significant Board exposure, a broad technical remit and the opportunity to shape the financial reporting function across a complex and evolving organisation.