Interim Head of External Reporting

The key responsibilities within the role:

• Responsible for all aspects of consolidated financial reporting and the production of the financial statements for all subsidiary companies to the timetable agreed with the CFO and external auditors.
• Oversee the preparation of the full-year financial statements, taking account of all appropriate disclosure requirements.
• Manage the technical aspects of the Group consolidation - dual reporting (IFRS 16 and IAS 17), disclosures, notes, statutory cash flow statement, dealing with auditor queries
• Responsible for the annual audit and the effective delivery of these in line with the relevant deadlines.
• Oversee the production of effective, concise, and timely financial information to be circulated to the key decision makers within the business.
• Provide technical accounting guidance for the wider finance team as well as developing the accounting policy manual and implementation of new standards
• Manage the companies banking requirements and relationships
• Manage lender relationships and ensure covenant compliance across all debt facilities.
• Oversee cash flow on a daily basis and produce regular board reports with recommendations.
• Ensure that treasury and FX risks for the Group are identified and mitigated appropriately.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Group's treasury policy and banking relationships. Whilst the CFO owns the relationship, this role will have exposure and lead elements of the day-to-day relationship.
• Liaise with tax advisors on planning and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Responsible for the tax risk register and compliance across the Group, including PAYE, Corporation tax (UK and overseas), and VAT, supported by the Tax Manager
• Prepare Board papers, presentations and summarise the main financial risks of the Group to the Board.