Head of Group Reporting NEW

Sphere Digital Recruitment

Head of Group Financial Reporting 12 month FTC £100,000-£120,000 + 10% bonus Manchester or London based (2 days in office) FTSE listed business

A Head of Group Financial Reporting is required to work for a FTSE listed Media business on a 12 month FTC (London or Manchester based with flexible working available). This is an opportunity to work for an international group that is undergoing a corporate restructure; they are looking for someone to cover this role whilst the business-as-usual team are seconded to projects.

The role reports to the Group Financial Controller and takes ownership for the consolidation and technical accounting for the group. You will lead a team of 2 direct reports and 4 indirect reports. The role will involve extensive project work including IFRS 18 and IFRS 19 implementation.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of technical accounting papers covering discontinued operations and disposal accounting as the group progresses through its restructure
• Leading the transition and implementation of new accounting standards, including IFRS 18 and IFRS 19
• Managing the relationship with external auditors and overseeing the audit process across the group
• Translating complex technical and accounting matters into clear, simple language for non-finance stakeholders, including audit committee reporting
• Coaching and developing a team that includes several less experienced members, providing hands on support through a demanding 12-18 month period
• Reviewing and overseeing group consolidation across 300+ entities on a multicurrency basis
• Balancing BAU reporting (including year-end and half-year processes) alongside project deliverables, while senior team members are seconded elsewhere

Skill set required:

• ACA/ACCA/CA qualified (Big 4 preferred)
• Exceptionally strong people management skills, with the ability to lead a team through a group audit
• Technically strong, with the ability to lead on technical accounting matters within a listed group
• Post-qualified experience in industry, or a Senior Manager from practice
• Listed company experience (UK listed experience preferred)
• Experience working with global consolidation systems

In return for your hardwork, you will be offered the opportunity to work in a high calibre finance team, in a flexible working environment. You will be joining the business at a key time of transition and have the opportunity to work for a highly regarded brand name.