Head of Financial Reporting & Control

CMG are partnering with a leading international project-based business, who are looking to appoint a new Head of Financial Reporting & Control in their organisation.

Role Summary

This senior leadership role will work alongside the Head of FP&A to jointly lead the accounts team and ensure the effective operation of the finance function.

Reporting directly into the CEO this role will be responsible for overseeing core financial operations including statutory reporting, audit, tax, financial controls, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. It will also play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial data, ensuring accurate project financial performance reporting, and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Working closely with the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders, the role will help drive financial efficiency and support the commercial success of the practice's projects.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Ensure timely and accurate production of management accounts, statutory accounts, and cash flow forecast.
• Support budgeting and long-term financial planning processes in collaboration with the Head of FP&A.
• UK tax matters including payroll taxes, VAT, corporation tax and R&D tax credit claims.
• Overseas tax matters, which vary depending on the jurisdictions of the projects.
• Implement and maintain financial control systems and cash flow monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and legal obligations.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers, and financial partners.
• Manage payrolls in the UK and overseas.

Project Financial Oversight

• Project accounting and revenue recognition.
• Ensure accurate financial accounting and reporting of project performance, supporting project leaders with financial data integrity and compliance
• Oversee accurate recognition of project revenue and costs, and provide financial reporting to support profitability analysis.
• Review and advise on client contracts, fee proposals, and risk mitigation.
• Encourage project managers to take ownership of financial performance.

Strategic Leadership

• Provide financial input into business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve financial sustainability.
• Present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

• Develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Allocate tasks effectively and ensure accuracy and performance standards.
• Coach and mentor staff for professional development.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Substantial experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a project-based environment (e.g., architecture, engineering, property, construction).
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting standards and compliance frameworks.
• Strong experience of UK and overseas tax.
• Strong financial reporting, accounting, and compliance capabilities.
• Experience in project accounting, revenue recognition, and financial oversight of contracts and commercial risk.
• Proficiency with financial software (Sage 200) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate financial insights to a broad audience.

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