Head of Financial Reporting

• Consolidated financial statements
• IFRS
• Opportunity for global exposure and career progression

Group Head of Financial Reporting - LeedsI am working with a leading global consultancy with principal offices across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, India and the Middle East, who are looking for a Group Head of Financial Reporting to join their team in Leeds, reporting to the Group Finance Director. This is a broad and technically demanding role with primary responsibility for external financial reporting across the UK-based entities and quarterly reporting to the group's Middle Eastern parent company. The scope will expand to include coordination of internal management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, making this an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a role with real breadth and progression.Your core responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the preparation of consolidated financial statements on an IFRS basis and managing the consolidation of financial results for statutory reporting purposes.
• Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements for centrally controlled entities, including companies in the UK, and quality-reviewing financial statements produced by overseas subsidiaries.
• Continuously reviewing and documenting group accounting policies and practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Coordinating the group audit process and acting as the primary point of contact with external auditors to ensure smooth delivery of audited financial statements in line with the group timetable.
• Overseeing monthly and weekly cashflow reporting and forecasting processes.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management reporting submissions to the group's parent company, largely through the use of consolidation software.
• Liaising with group finance teams across the Americas, UK & Europe, Middle East, India and Asia Pacific to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial information.
• Providing training and technical guidance to the wider finance team, particularly around IFRS developments and best practice.
• Working closely with finance and IT colleagues to drive continuous improvement in the quality, timeliness and efficiency of financial and management reporting.
• Supporting the Group Finance Director with due diligence and M&A activity as required.

What we are looking for:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience, gained either in a senior practice role or a business accounting environment.
• Experience of group reporting and auditing, including overseas subsidiaries.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, including consolidation and accounting for long-term service contracts.
• Previous experience of delivering or working within a group audit environment.
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to review and understand financial systems and processes with a view to continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional manner.
• A collaborative, proactive and well-organised approach, with genuine enthusiasm for improvement.

This is an opportunity to join an established international industry leader with a strong reputation and global reach. Salary and package are commensurate with attracting the best candidates.