I've partnered with Listed SaaS business based in Surrey who are keen to take on an interim Group Head of Reporting overseeing the wider finance function within their UK & EMEA teams. Details below for further details.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Oversee the monthly reporting close process and the preparation of consolidated financial statements within a multi-currency, multi-entity, multi-GAAP group.

- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of month-end and year-end accounts by managing a team of 3 experienced accountants.

- Complete all statutory audits and file entity accounts in accordance with statutory deadlines and local laws.

- Exercise close control over all consolidation entries within the finance system.

- Own group accounting policies, accounting manual, and technical papers to ensure compliance with IFRS and other local reporting requirements.

- Support the FP&A and Business Partner teams in understanding consolidation reports, IFRS, and other technical aspects of accounting.

- Continuously improve efficiency and control in consolidation, audit, and reporting processes.

**What You Will Be Doing:**

- Overseeing the monthly reporting close process and preparation of consolidated financial statements within specified time frames.

- Completing all statutory audits and filing entity accounts in line with statutory deadlines and local laws.

- Exercising close control of all consolidation entries within the finance system.

- Owning group accounting policies, accounting manual, and technical papers to ensure compliance with IFRS and other local reporting requirements.

- Supporting the FP&A and Business Partner teams in understanding consolidation reports, IFRS, and other technical aspects of accounting.

- Continuously improving the efficiency and control in all consolidation, audit, and reporting processes.

**Essential Qualifications:**

- Experience heading a high-performing global financial reporting team.

- Qualified accountant with demonstrable technical accounting skills, particularly in IFRS.

- Experience managing complex audit relationships and timetables.

- Experience preparing consolidated financial statements.

**Desirable Qualifications:**

- Prior experience in a private equity environment.

- Qualified accountant within a Big 4 company.