Head of Group Accounting - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention : Job Details

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Group Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting with a minimum of 5 years PQE and with a strong technical and statutory background, gained from working within a group or listed business environment to join our branded East Midlands client. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role within a dynamic and growing multi-site UK business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and consolidate group financial reporting in accordance with IFRS standards, ensuring precision, transparency, and compliance.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership to support data-driven decision-making across the business.
• Drive continuous improvements in the financial controls framework, enhancing financial reporting and compliance processes.
• Partner with operational and leadership teams across multiple group entities, supporting effective year end, budget planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• To manage a high-performing finance team, nurturing talent and fostering a collaborative environment.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with extensive experience in statutory, year-end and group financial accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP standards, with a strong and technically up to date accounting foundation.
• Proven experience in group consolidations, statutory reporting, and managing external audits.
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and actionable manner.
• Leadership and team supervisory experience, with a track record of developing and inspiring finance teams and providing an exemplary business partnering service cross discipline and amongst a diverse range of stakeholders.

Our client is offering a competitive remuneration package including car, bonus and hybrid working. This most definitely is a stand out opportunity to join a FTSE-listed business with a great employee culture and a strong commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence.

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