Head of Financial Reporting
This is a Head of Financial Reporting job for a project based services business based near Newcastle, reporting in to a Group CFO. The organisation has over 20 years of history and ambitious plans to grow and develop though not without its challenges and is looking for a robust Head of Financial Reporting with the ability to manage financial controls, lead relationships with banks, debt providers, auditors and the like as well ensure systems and projects are led effectively.
You will be an ACA qualified accountant likely from a Big Four firm with at least 3 years PQE in industry as an accountant. You will be conversant with IFRS regulations and leading a financial teams compliance with accounting and audit procedures already. You will be able to commute near Newcastle 4 days a week (1 day from home) for a largely on site job with flexibility for appointments etc.
This Head of Financial Reporting job is for a Group CFO looking to delegate responsibilities to focus on strategy, growth and potential M&A opportunities. You will have the opportunity to become Group Financial Controller in the short to medium term while learning from a Chief Financial Officer who wants to mentor and develop someone into a number one in finance in due course.
Therefore if you are ambitious to grow your career, develop as an accounting professional, lead a business's financial reporting and also progress into a senior leader this is an outstanding opportunity to grow.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller
Industry: Engineering
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum + Car
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: KCRMGQ-29D55D57
Date posted: 15 December 2025
Consultant: Max Sworder
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