We are partnering with private equity backed consumer business to find an exceptional Head of Group Reporting. Operating across a complex multi-entity, multi-currency footprint spanning the UK, US, Europe and APAC, our client is embarking on an exciting finance transformation journey.

Responsibilities include:

• Group Consolidation & Intercompany Discipline: Own the monthly consolidation process end-to-end (including FX translation, eliminations, minority interests, and group adjustments) and establish robust intercompany matching frameworks to make reconciliations routine rather than investigative.
• Consolidation Systems Implementation: Lead the evaluation, selection, design, and cutover of the Group's new consolidation platform, defining data models and chart of accounts mapping.
• Financial Reporting, P&L & Cash Flow: Direct full financial reporting, statutory statements, P&L oversight, and end-to-end group cash flow management and forecasting, emphasizing cost control in a high-volume transactional environment.
• Audit Leadership: Act as the primary project manager and point of contact for annual external and statutory audits, ensuring timely delivery across all entities.
• International Operations & Tax: Partner with global stakeholders-with a core focus on APAC-to manage multi-currency environments and international tax compliance.
• Process Automation & Transformation: Drive finance transformation initiatives, including standardizing reporting packs, moving away from manual Excel models, and automating regional accounts.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals across multiple regions, fostering high performance, collaboration, and continuous skill building within the team.

Key Skills & Experience

• ACA Qualified (or equivalent formal chartered accounting qualification).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience leading a consolidation systems implementation
• Strong technical consolidation expertise: deep working knowledge of eliminations, FX translation, intercompany accounting, step acquisitions, and group adjustments within a multi-entity, multi-currency global structure.
• Robust IFRS reporting and disclosure background, with the presence and credibility to face off against external auditors.
• Strong systems and data orientation, with the ability to critically challenge configuration decisions and define precise technical requirements.
• Prior exposure to close acceleration or broader finance transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with mid-market consolidation platforms and modern Business Intelligence (BI) tools.

If you have relevant experience and you're interested to find out more, please apply or get in touch today!

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