Group Head of Finance

Description

We are delighted to be partnering with a well?established UK organisation seeking to appoint an experienced Group Head of Finance on a temporary basis. Based in the Merseyside, the role offers a hybrid working model.This opportunity is ideal for a senior, technically strong accounting professional with deep experience in statutory reporting, regulatory compliance and financial control within a complex group environment.

Salary/benefits:Competitive day rateHybrid working modelJob Duties:

Lead the production of consolidated Group Financial Statements, working closely with the Financial Accountant.Prepare Group consolidations, ensuring integrity, consistency and compliance across all entities.Produce and submit key regulatory returns, including FFR, FVAs and QFRs.Lead the preparation of the Group Business Plan; support the Director of Finance with Board papers and ensure robust assumptions and sensitivities.Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements and maintain up?to?date knowledge of accounting standards.Oversee stress testing and monitor loan covenant compliance.Prepare reports for the Board and Audit Committee.Maintain the Asset Module in Open Accounts and oversee fixed asset reconciliation, including component accounting, disposals and impairment review.Produce annual budgets relating to depreciation and accelerated depreciation.Oversee Gift Aid payments and liaise with external tax advisers.Provide leadership, motivation and development to the finance team, fostering a high?performance culture aligned to organisational values.Ensure strong financial control, data integrity, and adherence to financial regulations, policies, and procedures. Who will I report into?Director of Finance

When will interviews be taking place?Interviews will be scheduled as soon as suitable applicants are identified.

Ideal experience:

ACCA/ ACA/CIMA Qualified AccountantStrong technical understanding of accounting standards and regulatory reporting requirements in the Housing Sector.Significant experience in financial control, group reporting and statutory accounts in a regulated environment.Advanced IT literacy, ideally with experience of planning software.

Ad ID: 5418015017