Head of Group Finance

Head of Group Finance

Posted 1 day ago by IN2 Consult

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£85 Per hour
Inside
Remote
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Accounting Balance Sheet Bank Reconciliations Billing Control Framework Finance Financial Analytics Financial Controls Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Input/Output Management Management Accounting Operations Management Peer-To-Peer Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management

Summary: The Head of Group Finance role is an interim position for 12 months, focusing on overseeing the finance operations of a high-growth client. The position requires leading a team of 10, driving process improvements, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The candidate must be fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with significant experience in group-level reporting and finance operations management. The role is remote and offers a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Group’s monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in financial reporting.
  • Drive ongoing improvements to the close and reporting cycle, introducing best practices and streamlined processes.
  • Partner with Group Finance, FP&A, and wider stakeholders to deliver accurate consolidated reporting and business insights.
  • Reshape finance operations, identifying areas for enhancement to deliver greater efficiency and resilience.
  • Oversee and strengthen the Group’s financial control framework, ensuring risk management and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Act as a liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and compliance stakeholders for annual compliance obligations.
  • Own and improve the use of the ERP system, developing a roadmap for enhancements.
  • Build, coach, and motivate a large finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
  • Provide hands-on leadership, setting clear expectations and creating development opportunities.

Key Skills:

  • ACCA/CIMA/ACA Fully Qualified with significant years PQE.
  • Proven track record of oversight monthly reporting at a group level.
  • Strong group level reporting/accounting background.
  • Experience in hands-on line management of finance operations teams (10+).
  • Strong Finance ERP exposure and experience in integrating finance tech stacks.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Salary (Rate): £750.00 daily

City: Greater London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Head of Group Finance- £650-£750 Per Day- Interim 12 Month Contract- ACCA/CIMA/ACA- Remote

IN2 Consult is partnering with a high growth client on the recruitment of an interim Head of Group Finance to join the evolving finance function on a 12 month contract basis. The role will oversee the group's finance operations teams including management accounting, P2P, O2C and Billing with a key focus on the continuous development of the large 10 person team, driving processes improvements, continual integration of systems and oversight of group monthly reporting.

Key responsibilities for this Head of Group Finance Role Include:

  • Lead the Group’s monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in financial reporting.
  • Drive ongoing improvements to the close and reporting cycle, introducing best practices and streamlined processes to strengthen output and reduce timelines.
  • Partner with Group Finance, FP&A, and wider stakeholders to deliver accurate consolidated reporting and business insights.
  • Take the lead in reshaping finance operations, identifying areas where structures, processes, or systems can be enhanced to deliver greater efficiency and resilience.
  • Oversee and strengthen the Group’s financial control framework, ensuring that risk is well-managed and balance sheet reconciliations are consistently reviewed.
  • Act as a key liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and compliance stakeholders, ensuring smooth delivery of annual compliance obligations.
  • Own and improve the use of the ERP system, developing a roadmap for enhancements that will maximise efficiency and control while meeting business needs.
  • Build, coach, and motivate a large finance team with a range of qualifications and experience levels, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Provide hands-on leadership, setting clear expectations and creating development opportunities to support both individual and team performance.

Key Requirements of candidates coming into this role include:

  • ACCA/CIMA/ACA Fully Qualified with significant years PQE
  • Proven track record of oversight monthly reporting at a group level
  • Strong group level reporting/ accounting background
  • Experience in the hands-on line management of finance operations teams (10+) to drive long term performance and development of individuals within the team
  • Strong Finance ERP exposure- experience in integrating and continuously improving finance tech stacks to drive long term efficiency improvements
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Head of Group Finance- £650-£750 Per Day- Interim 12 Month Contract- ACCA/CIMA/ACA- Remote

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