Head of Financial Reporting

Are you an experienced Technical Accountant or Financial Reporting professional looking for a high-impact role in a dynamic, multi-entity environment? This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a successful international organisation, supporting a forward-thinking Finance Director and leading the transformation of the finance function.

In this key leadership position, you will:

• Support the Finance Director across all internal and external financial accounting and reporting requirements, performing first-stage review to ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness.
• Lead consolidated reporting to shareholders and external stakeholders, including banks, pension providers and credit insurers.
• Oversee preparation of UK statutory accounts and European statutory reporting.
• Own consolidated balance sheet and cashflow forecasting and analysis.
• Manage the external audit process and act as the primary liaison for auditors, resolving technical accounting matters.
• Lead on ESG and sustainability reporting.
• Manage and develop a Financial Accounting & Reporting team of three, and oversee finance systems.
• Play a key role in transforming the finance function, driving improved processes, controls and systems.
• Support ERP implementation and internal governance reporting.
• Act as the organisation’s technical accounting expert, ensuring compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP and strong internal controls.
• Partner closely with business units and senior leadership to support decision making and enhance financial performance.

We’re looking for a confident and collaborative leader who brings:

• ACA (or equivalent) qualified with 5+ years PQE
• Strong technical accounting expertise, with deep knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Proven experience managing audits and working with external auditors
• Ability to drive improvements, manage complexity and implement change
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Experience developing high-performing teams
• Strong communicator who influences and partners effectively across the business
• Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates