Head of Financial Reporting

Head of Financial Reporting ?? Location: Wolverhampton ?? Salary: £70,000

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
- £80,000 bonus & benefits ?? Type: Permanent, Hybrid Practice background candidates Big 4 and Top 10, this is for you! A high-growth, multi-site business is looking to appoint a Head of Financial Accounting into a key leadership role within its finance function.

This is a hands-on position with responsibility for financial reporting, audit, and control, operating in a fast-paced environment with tight reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a team of six Own and deliver a fast-paced month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Oversee preparation and review of P&L, balance sheet, and all supporting reconciliations Take full ownership of statutory reporting, including consolidated and entity accounts Act as the primary contact for external audit, managing all deliverables and queries Maintain strong balance sheet control, identifying risks and driving resolution Oversee VAT reporting and support corporation tax processes with external advisors Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls, and systems Partner with FP&A and wider business functions to support performance and decision-making Contribute to wider projects, including systems enhancements and business change initiatives Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Background in Big 4 / Top 10 is essential Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise xwzovoh Proven & strong leadership experience managing and developing teams Track record of delivering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail with strong analytical capability Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a changing environment Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve processes Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business