Head of Group ReportingEast Lancashire£95k - £110k + Attractive Bonus & BenefitsAxon Moore are exclusively partnering with a leading PE-Backed Services business as they embark on a search for a new Head of Group Reporting. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Head of Group Reporting will be responsible for the key financial and accounting functions, group consolidation, and be a key contributor and driver of the upcoming finance transformation/automation project.This position will be an initial 12 month contract with a view to go permanent, therefore a short notice or immediate availability is a preference.Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting functions within the group, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Be a key business partner, confidant to the Group Financial Controller
• Develop comprehensive and leading accounting policies, processes and procedures required to maintain a strong control environment.
• Responsible for the 1st review and maintenance of the Group consolidation and accurate accounting adherence under IFRS16
• Responsibility for the consolidation and timely and accurate preparation of the Group financial reporting, including:
  • Monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual reporting to local authorities and Group.
  • Liaison with external auditors, preparation and management of audit processes and sign off of respective management representations
  • Manage key financial relationships: Auditors, Regulators, etc
  • Corporate oversight and control of Group Assets

This would suit a technically strong ACA/ACCA accountant from a Big4/Top10 practice who has a vast amount of experience in a large-scale complex, high pace organisations. This is an office based role but does operate flexible working hours. In return you will receive a fantastic bonus and benefits package.For more information regarding this opportunity please submit your CV to Jessica Coleman. Axon Moore recruits all roles from CFO through to transactional finance on both a permanent and interim basis. For more information please see our website at #removed#