Head of Group Accounting in Birmingham

The Head of Group Accounting plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting across ITG’s global operations. This role is responsible for consolidating group financial results, managing statutory reporting requirements, and supporting senior leadership with insightful financial analysis. The Head of Group Accounting is a key contributor to the continuous improvement of reporting processes and systems, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Group Consolidation & Reporting
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
  • Prepare and deliver timely and accurate consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
  • Own the group reporting timetable and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
  • Manage the preparation of statutory accounts for all legal entities within the group.
  • Liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth and timely audit processes.
  • Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Financial Analysis & Insight
  • Provide high-quality financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Partner with FP&A and business units to understand performance drivers and variances.
  • Support the CFO and senior leadership with board reporting and investor presentations.
• Process Improvement & Systems
  • Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and systems.
  • Support the implementation and optimisation of financial consolidation tools (e.g., OneStream, HFM).
  • Develop and maintain robust documentation for reporting procedures and controls.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on group reporting matters.
  • Collaborate with finance teams across the business to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.
  • Provide training and guidance to finance teams on reporting standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in group consolidation and financial reporting within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (and ideally FRS102) and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience managing external audits and working with auditors.
• Strong technical accounting capability and ability to interpret complex standards.
• Experience producing consolidated financial statements and supporting senior stakeholder reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide clear, actionable insight.
• Experience with finance systems and consolidation tools.
• Track record of improving processes, controls and reporting frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work across global teams.
• Experience managing or supporting team members.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.

Work’s a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays– we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings– through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
• Employee Assistance Programme– our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme– save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards– Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus.
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day– we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme– know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.
• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.