Head of Group Reporting & Control in London

Purpose of the role

The role is a senior leadership role within RA's Finance team, responsible for owning the integrity and delivery of all group financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will drive robust financial control, consolidation, and reporting across the business, with a focus on strengthening the financial controls framework as the business continues to grow. This role ensures RA meets its obligations to the Board and wider stakeholders while supporting strategic decision‑making.

Group consolidation & reporting

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely group consolidated financial statements.
• Own the month‑end close process, ensuring consistent application of accounting policies across all entities.
• Maintain and continuously improve the group consolidation model and reporting frameworks.
• Drive the production of annual statutory accounts in accordance with applicable standards.
• Prepare and present financial reporting packs for the shareholders, providing clear and concise financial narratives that communicate performance and key trends.

Treasury management

• Oversee the management of treasury across multiple bank accounts operating in a range of currencies.
• Monitor and manage foreign exchange exposure, ensuring appropriate controls and processes are in place.
• Maintain oversight of cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across the group.

External audit management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the end‑to‑end audit process.
• Coordinate audit deliverables across the group, ensuring all supporting documentation is prepared to a high standard.
• Proactively address audit queries and implement recommendations to strengthen financial controls.

Technical accounting

• Act as the group’s technical accounting authority, providing guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and position documents for the business where necessary.

Foreign tax compliance

• Ensure the group meets its foreign tax reporting obligations across all jurisdictions in which it operates.
• Liaise with external tax advisors to manage compliance requirements and monitor changes in local tax legislation.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify and mitigate tax risks arising from the group’s international operations.

People leadership & team development

• Directly manage the Financial Controller and indirectly Management Accountant and Payments Administrator.
• Provide hands‑on training and continuous upskilling of the team, ensuring capability keeps pace with the growth of the business.
• Set clear objectives and foster a culture of accountability and professional development.
• Act as a key finance business partner, building strong relationships across the organisation.

Commercial support

• Support the preparation of financial information packages and data room materials as required.
• Provide financial reporting expertise to support senior leadership through any commercial processes.
• Play a leading role in the operational and administrative set‑up should RA expand into new territories.
• Advise on local statutory and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance from day one of operations in any new market.

We’re looking for

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Significant post‑qualification experience in group financial reporting and consolidation.
• Proven people management experience, with a track record of leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to shareholder and Board level.
• High attention to detail and a genuine commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of high volume / low value B2C or B2B2C operating models.
• Experience working in ticketing operating models.
• Exposure to multi‑currency treasury management and foreign tax compliance.
• Familiarity with Quickbooks and Fathom.

What we offer you

• Generous annual leave policies aimed at promoting work‑life balance.
• Flexibility in working arrangements, offering hybrid or remote work options based on role requirements and location.
• Matching pension schemes and/or 401k.
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing initiatives, featuring regular activities and workplace programmes to support mental and physical health.
• This includes discounted Classpass memberships, and custom‑fitted earplugs.
• Company‑led social events, team lunches, and discounts on RA merch.
• Paid annual volunteering allowance, encouraging contributions to community projects and charities you care about.
• Regular company‑wide Q&A sessions with senior leadership, along with ongoing virtual educational training sessions for all staff.

We especially welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, experiences, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We aim for our team to reflect the communities we engage with. We ensure everyone is valued and respected by actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

This role is a permanent position based in London. It requires applicants to work from the office three days per week. The annual salary range is £85,000 to £95,000.