Head of Financial Reporting

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus & benefits
Type: Permanent, Hybrid

Practice background candidates Big 4 and Top 10, this is for you! A high-growth, multi-site business is looking to appoint a Head of Financial Accounting into a key leadership role within its finance function. This is a hands-on position with responsibility for financial reporting, audit, and control, operating in a fast-paced environment with tight reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of six
• Own and deliver a fast-paced month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee preparation and review of P&L, balance sheet, and all supporting reconciliations
• Take full ownership of statutory reporting, including consolidated and entity accounts
• Act as the primary contact for external audit, managing all deliverables and queries
• Maintain strong balance sheet control, identifying risks and driving resolution
• Oversee VAT reporting and support corporation tax processes with external advisors
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls, and systems
• Partner with FP&A and wider business functions to support performance and decision-making
• Contribute to wider projects, including systems enhancements and business change initiatives

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Background in Big 4 / Top 10 is essential
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Proven & strong leadership experience managing and developing teams
• Track record of delivering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a changing environment
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business