Head of Group Reporting in Slough

We’re supporting a globally recognised, listed consumer brand with the appointment of a Head of Group Reporting on a 12-month fixed-term contract, starting early 2026.

This is a high-impact senior finance role, reporting into the Director of Financial Control & Reporting, with ownership of Group reporting across a complex, international footprint.

The role:

You will lead the Group Reporting function, with responsibility for delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality internal and external reporting, while acting as a key technical accounting authority across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of Group consolidation, statutory accounts, and external financial reporting.
• Leading the Group Reporting team responsible for monthly consolidated management information and board reporting.
• Partnering closely with commercial finance, FP&A, and Investor Relations.
• Providing technical and commercial accounting guidance, including preparation of board-level papers.
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Managing external audit relationships and ensuring smooth audit delivery.
• Collaborating with transactional finance and global accounting teams.
• Leading, developing, and mentoring a high-performing reporting team.

About you:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / equivalent).
• Senior external reporting experience within a publicly listed environment.
• Strong track record of preparing Group accounts and IFRS financial statements for external publication.
• Up-to-date technical accounting knowledge with a robust controls mindset.
• Commercially astute, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
• Proven people leader with experience building and developing teams.
• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting at senior leadership and Board level.
• Able to manage multiple workstreams and deliver under tight reporting deadlines.
• Experience with OneStream and/or D365 beneficial, but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible Group role within a well-established, consumer-focused listed business during a critical reporting period.