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Head of Group Financial Reporting and Control

Employer
Michael Page
Location
England, Kent, Folkestone
Salary
GBP70000 - GBP90000 per annum + bonus
Closing date
15 Aug 2022

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Sector
Insurance
Salary band
£70,000 - £80,000, £80,000 - £90,000, £90,000 - £100,000
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Where will they be working?
Hybrid - mostly home

Job Details

Large PLC listed business looking for a new Head of Group Financial Reporting and Control. This role will manage a team but can be largely home based (1 day per week in the office in Folkestone)

Client Details

My client is a large, listed PLC business with entities including travel and insurance.

Description

As Head of Group Financial Reporting and Control you will:

  • Lead on the work for key judgements and estimates for the Group, both in terms of calculations and reporting into the plc Audit Committee.
  • Produce the consolidated financial statements and notes to the accounts for the plc annual report and accounts and interim statement, and for a small number of centrally managed statutory entities.
  • Produce the monthly consolidated management accounts for the plc.
  • Manage the external audit process throughout the year.
  • Be a key liaison on all material technical accounting matter for the wider Group and Finance department, and keep abreast of key technical developments in the external reporting landscape.
  • Proactively manage the financial control environment for the Group, ensuring adoption and adherence to group policies, procedures and best practice.

Profile

The ideal candidate for the Head of Group Financial Reporting and Control will closely match the following criteria:

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA essential, with 3+ years PQE
  • Group consolidation essential, ideally in a plc environment
  • Good working knowledge of IFRS and external audit processes essential
  • Managing a small team essential
  • Demonstrable track record of meeting deadlines within a reporting cycle essential
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills essential
  • Use of IBM Cognos TM1 and Controller advantageous
  • Insurance accounting advantageous

Job Offer

  • Base salary of up to £90,000 + benefits
  • Largely home based - 1 day per week on average required in the office
  • Broad PLC benefits suite

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.

We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA

Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”

Visit the Michael Page website for more information

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