Head of Group Financial Reporting

Head of Group Reporting Woking - 3 days office £125,000 bonus benefits International Manufacturing market leader This FTSE listed, market leading manufacturing business has multiple sites around the world and a track record of producing high quality technology components. With a focus on sustainability, and a commitment to cleaner, smarter, and healthier products, this design-led organisation excels at innovation and social responsibility. As a result of this continued success, this successful business has created the new position of Head of Group reporting. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role will include: Leading a team of 6 highly skilled finance professionals, responsible for coaching, training and development plans. Own the existing financial reporting function, creating and delivering a strategy to build a world-class financial environment that can facilitate the continued scaling of the business. Identify areas for improvement, including process efficiencies and automation and execute the appropriate enhancements/upgrades. Maintain and enhance the financial control environment with regards to Group reporting activities and the broader financial control framework. Define and own the application of appropriate policies and strategies across Accounting. Influence business outcomes through the proactive application of technical accounting expertise across contract negotiations and management, partnering with senior management and external stakeholders. Own and deliver high-quality Group consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, statutory and regulatory reporting deliverables to both internal and external stakeholders. Own the roll up of budgeting and forecasting, Provide clarity and assurance to the Audit Committee on financial reporting and control, ensuring all audit findings are acted upon in a timely manner. Oversee the delivery of statutory and contractual financial reporting to the highest of standards, including the effective management of the annual financial statements and audit process. Influence behaviours across the business to create a culture of strong financial discipline which allows for continued business agility. Drive best practice use of technology to improve delivery for internal and external stakeholders. Lead, coach, and develop a high-quality team, implementing a people development strategy that builds on the existing team. Partner with business leaders to ensure clear and transparent communication and financial understanding across the senior leadership team. Required profile: ACA qualified Strong technical and financial reporting knowledge, ideally from Manufacturing or Engineering or similar sector Ability to constructively challenge and analyse results Hands on approach and a keen eye for detail Strong problem solving skills Strong control mindset and experience Good understanding of group consolidation principles and financial reporting systems Experience of delivering change and continuously improving

Location: Woking, South East, GB

Posted Date: 8/2/2025