Head of Group Reporting
Agora Talent is looking for an Head of Group Reporting in London Area
Job description
We’re supporting a globally recognised, listed consumer brand with the appointment of a Head of Group Reporting on a 12-month fixed-term contract, starting early 2026.
This is a high-impact senior finance role, reporting into the Director of Financial Control & Reporting, with ownership of Group reporting across a complex, international footprint.
The role:
You will lead the Group Reporting function, with responsibility for delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality internal and external reporting, while acting as a key technical accounting authority across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ownership of Group consolidation, statutory accounts, and external financial reporting.
- Leading the Group Reporting team responsible for monthly consolidated management information and board reporting.
- Partnering closely with commercial finance, FP&A, and Investor Relations.
- Providing technical and commercial accounting guidance, including preparation of board-level papers.
- Driving continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
- Managing external audit relationships and ensuring smooth audit delivery.
- Collaborating with transactional finance and global accounting teams.
- Leading, developing, and mentoring a high-performing reporting team.
About you:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / equivalent).
- Senior external reporting experience within a publicly listed environment.
- Strong track record of preparing Group accounts and IFRS financial statements for external publication.
- Up-to-date technical accounting knowledge with a robust controls mindset.
- Commercially astute, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
- Proven people leader with experience building and developing teams.
- Confident communicator, comfortable presenting at senior leadership and Board level.
- Able to manage multiple workstreams and deliver under tight reporting deadlines.
- Experience with OneStream and/or D365 beneficial, but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible Group role within a well-established, consumer-focused listed business during a critical reporting period.
Extra information
- Status
- Closed
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London Area
- Type of Contract
- Casual / Part Time Jobs
- Profession type
- Retail
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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