Head of Financial Reporting, Bristol, 4-6 months, £650-700 per day
We are seeking a Head of Finance Reporting to lead Group and Financial Reporting and support corporate transactions. This role will drive reporting excellence, cash flow management, debt optimisation and risk control across a complex international structure.

Key Responsibilities
Lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and stakeholder trust.
Act as a senior finance partner to the business, aligning financial reporting with strategic growth, valuation and exit readiness goals.
Drive process optimisation and SOX readiness, ensuring reporting quality reflects institutional investor standards.
Group and Financial Reporting
Deliver accurate, timely quarterly and statutory reporting with zero material errors.
Lead IFRS compliance, valuations, and financial planning cycles.
Oversee statutory audits, legal entity structure optimisation, and ERP reconciliations.
Build trust with shareholders and lenders through efficient, transparent reporting.
Debt, Treasury and Cash Flow
Oversee group cash flow forecasting and reporting to ensure optimal funding.
Partner with Head of Debt Capital Markets to manage debt structures, refinancing, and compliance with lender requirements.
Advance treasury systems and reporting processes.
Transactions and Risk
Support acquisitions, disposals, refinancings and exit readiness through financial due diligence, transaction structuring and valuation.
Mitigate financial risk through strong control frameworks and adherence to governance protocols.

Qualifications and Experience
Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with strong IFRS expertise and experience of group reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
Proven leadership of large finance teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
Strong technical accounting, cash flow, debt and transaction experience.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced ERP and Excel proficiency.

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