Head of Financial Reporting (Group) | London (hybrid working) | 6 month FTC | £100,000 + benefits | Global Consumer brand

An internationally renowned consumer brand based in Central London (hybrid) is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting (Group) to join the business on a 6-month contract, starting in December or January. You will be joining the Head Office of this global brand at a key time; the business is heavily investing in several global projects to facilitate further global expansion, some of which you will play a key part in.

Reporting to the Director of Group Finance, you will oversee the brand's group consolidation and review the work of the group reporting team. The role will involve significant interaction with stakeholders globally.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the group consolidation for international entities
• Acting as the point of contact for the group reporting team, supporting with any questions relating to consolidation work
• Acting as a main point of contact for the auditors at year-end
• Supporting the business with the implementation of new technical accounting policies
• Partnering with key stakeholders across the business including Regional CFO’s and non-finance stakeholders
• Supporting a variety of finance transformation projects within the group

Skill set required:

To be considered you must be a Top 10 trained ACA/CA Qualified Accountant with experience working at Senior Manager level either in practice or industry. You will have strong multi-currency consolidation experience, gained from working for/ auditing a large and complex group structure. The ability to lead at year-end and support in developing the team is key for this role, as is the ability to interact with stakeholders based globally. You will be proactive and organised with the ability to influence and challenge in what is regarded as a key role in this global reporting team.

In return for your hardwork, you will be rewarded by working in a high-achieving, ambitious culture and for a business that truly invests in its employees. The business offers excellent benefits including excellent career progression, a generous bonus, and private healthcare. There may be the opportunity to move into another role beyond the 6 months, either based in the UK or globally.