Head of Reporting

As the Head of Financial Reporting for a large plc business in Reading, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely statutory and non-statutory reporting across the group. You\’ll take the lead in maintaining technical accounting compliance, managing external audits, and upholding a robust financial control framework. Additionally, you\’ll oversee the preparation and presentation of financial information for the Annual Report and lead the audit process.
This role offers exceptional flexibility , including remote working with occasional in-office meetings and flexible hours to suit the needs of the ideal candidate.
Key Responsibilities

• Group Financial Reporting: Oversee the statutory reporting process to ensure timely and accurate financial submissions.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure external reporting complies with IFRS, Disclosure and Transparency rules, and Companies Act requirements.
• Audit Management: Plan and execute annual and interim audit timetables, liaising with auditors to ensure smooth and timely processes.
• Board Support: Prepare audit-related papers and technical board papers, including updates on new accounting policies.
• Judgment Review: Oversee significant accounting judgments, including Going Concern, Viability Assessment, and Goodwill models.
• Leadership: Manage, motivate, and develop a team of Statutory Accountants.
• Change Management: Lead finance transformation projects, legal structure rationalization, and the integration of acquisitions.
• Best Practices: Drive quality and consistency in external reporting, and organize technical training for the broader finance team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with tax teams on statutory accounts and related issues.

What We\’re Looking For

• Qualifications: ACA/ICAEW or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Technical Expertise: Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with IFRS and large audits.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire finance teams, with a track record of driving improvements and managing change.
• Communication: Confidence and gravitas to engage at all levels, including board and external stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in managing large volumes of data and complex reporting processes.
• Teamwork Ethic: Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external auditors

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