Head of Financial Reporting

Kingston Upon Hull Permanent £80,000 - £100,000 per year View Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Financial Reporting to join a high-calibre finance team as part of a large global business based in the Goole/Hull/Humber region.
  • Large successful & growing corporate
  • Exceptional career progression potential

About Our Client

The company is a renowned leader in the business services industry, employing over 5000 people globally. They are known for their strong commitment to innovation and quality, and they have a significant market presence in the Goole/Hull/Humber region. They are seeking to expand their accounting and finance team with this new role, contributing to their overall growth and success.

Job Description

The Head of Financial Reporting will be responsible for the following:

  • Key responsibilities:
    • Key audit contact
    • Responsible for year end / interim reporting including production of annual report and accounts
    • Production of management papers on key judgements including going concern, annual impairment reviews, adjusting items, acquisition accounting, accounting for financing transactions
    • Production of impairment review calculations - intangibles, investments and intercompany impairments
    • Accounting for group restructuring activities including trade and asset transfers
    • Lead on activity following M&A activity
    • Part of integration team of new acquisitions
    • Understanding implications on the group of changes to and new accounting standards
    • Review of monthly group consolidation
    • Oversee production of UK subsidiary statutory accounts
    • Bank reporting
    • Ad hoc project work

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Financial Reporting should have:

  • Professional finance qualification - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Proven experience in a financial reporting role within the business services/building and construction/IT industry ideal
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.
  • Excellent knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills



This role would ideally suit an experienced Senior Audit Manager making their first move into industry, alternatively a practice-trained financial reporting professional looking for a new challenge.

What's on Offer

Package includes salary circa £80,000 to £100,000, benefits including hybrid working and exceptional career progression opportunity.

Contact
James Fowler
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6529681
Phone number
+44 113 388 9071

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Business Services
Location
Kingston Upon Hull
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Fowler
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9071
Job reference
JN-092024-6529681