Interim Head of Group Reporting Interim
Posted 1 week ago by 1752764625
£900 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: Cedar is seeking an Interim Head of Group Reporting for an international industrial manufacturing and engineering group. This role involves leading the preparation of consolidated financial statements and managing reporting processes while ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK regulations. The position is based in Surrey for 2-3 days a week and offers a competitive day rate. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical finance experience and strong leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and delivery of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and UK regulatory requirements.
- Manage monthly, half-year, and year-end close processes across a multi-jurisdictional group.
- Own and maintain the group consolidation system, including chart of accounts and reporting hierarchies.
- Coordinate group audit activity and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Partner with the Group FC, CFO and investor relations on the Annual Report, presentations, and technical input.
- Monitor and implement changes in IFRS and other regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions (e.g. M&A, impairments, restructures).
- Drive process improvement, reporting quality, and systems optimisation.
- Lead and mentor the group reporting team while supporting divisional finance leaders.
Key Skills:
- Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, consolidation, and statutory compliance.
- Experience leading reporting in complex international structures with multiple currencies.
- Excellent communication skills and credibility with board-level stakeholders and Audit Committees.
- ACA qualification, with a Big 4 audit background and strong experience in group reporting.
- Exposure to reporting systems such as Hyperion, Cognos, or OneStream.
- Strong people leadership and project management capabilities.
Salary (Rate): £900 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Intro
Cedar is currently partnered with an international industrial manufacturing and engineering group to secure an Interim Head of Group Reporting. This is a high-impact technical finance role on an initial contract, paying a competitive day rate, and based in Surrey 2-3 days per week (with an office move anticipated).
The Role
As Interim Head of Group Reporting, you will:
- Lead the preparation and delivery of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and UK regulatory requirements.
- Manage monthly, half-year, and year-end close processes across a multi-jurisdictional group.
- Own and maintain the group consolidation system, including chart of accounts and reporting hierarchies.
- Coordinate group audit activity and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Partner with the Group FC, CFO and investor relations on the Annual Report, presentations, and technical input.
- Monitor and implement changes in IFRS and other regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions (e.g. M&A, impairments, restructures).
- Drive process improvement, reporting quality, and systems optimisation.
- Lead and mentor the group reporting team while supporting divisional finance leaders.
Your Profile
You will ideally have:
- Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, consolidation, and statutory compliance.
- Experience leading reporting in complex international structures with multiple currencies.
- Excellent communication skills and credibility with board-level stakeholders and Audit Committees.
- ACA qualification, with a Big 4 audit background and strong experience in group reporting.
- Exposure to reporting systems such as Hyperion, Cognos, or OneStream.
- Strong people leadership and project management capabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
This contract offers a competitive day rate and the opportunity to lead statutory reporting and consolidation for a globally recognised business. Based in Surrey 2-3 days a week, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding financial integrity and ensuring technical excellence within a high-performing finance function.
