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Head of Group Reporting

FMCG sector

North Surrey (hybrid)

C£90,000 + car + bonus + benefits

This established, privately owned FMCG business is a leading producer and supplier of fresh food to major retailers and consumers.

Investing heavily into further market expansion and building on exciting new partnerships, this innovative business works with a range of customers including the UK's leading grocers.

It has now created the new role of Head of Group Financial Reporting.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the role includes:

Ownership and management of the Group monthly consolidation process
Ownership of the Group's monthly management accounts and related reporting processes
Ownership of the Group wide statutory audit, including dealing with technical accounting issues and production of statutory financial statements
Own the technical, accounting and reporting implications of acquisitions and restructurings
Partner various Group functions to ensure best practice financial reporting adherence
Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of the financial control environment, ensuring reporting to the Audit Committee
Ad-hoc Group wide project involvement
Supporting the Group Finance Director in managing the Group's engagement with external credit rating agencies and CoSec matters

Candidate profile essential requirements:

Qualified accountant (ACA preferred)
Impressive level of up-to-date technical accounting knowledge
In-depth experience of delivering the financial consolidation and producing statutory financial statements
Hands-on understanding of cashflow and working capital
Genuine passion for the creation and delivery of best in class financial reporting
Demonstrably strong communication skills, partnered with significantly high levels of emotional intelligence
A desire to build relationships across the group and divisional functions

This is a high profile role for a technically impressive accountant who is looking to move to the next stage of their career