Head of Financial Accounting

Large midlands based client is looking appoint an interim Head of Financial Accounting to join them for a period of 6 months.

The role will be undertaking the following duties:

• Responsible for the leadership, coaching and development of a team of around 25 heads covering financial accounts, tax, treasury and accounts payable
• Manage the full year end process including completion of external audit deliverable, production of financial statements, documentation to the audit committee and creation of the annual report
• Run the balance sheet reconciliation review on a monthly basis
• Full responsibility for the cash flow and balance sheet forecasting. Minimise interest payments and maximise deposits to enable further growth plans. This includes reporting that will identify key operational drivers.
• Ensure all tax compliance by managing the internal tax team.
• Proven ability to provide technical advice across multiple stakeholders with varying degrees of siniority
• Review current processes and make recommendations for improvements to streamline processes

You will need to be a fully qualified finance interim (ACA, ACCA) and ideally Big 4 trained / have experience of working within a listed business in a reporting role. Possess excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills. You must have experience of PLC reporting and governance requirements of a listed business. Strong IFRS knowledge.