Interim Head of Group Reporting

Intro

Cedar is currently partnered with an international industrial manufacturing and engineering group to secure an Interim Head of Group Reporting. This is a high-impact technical finance role on an initial contract, paying a competitive day rate, and based in Surrey 2-3 days per week (with an office move anticipated).

As Interim Head of Group Reporting, you will:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and UK regulatory requirements.
• Manage monthly, half-year, and year-end close processes across a multi-jurisdictional group.
• Own and maintain the group consolidation system, including chart of accounts and reporting hierarchies.
• Coordinate group audit activity and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Partner with the Group FC, CFO and investor relations on the Annual Report, presentations, and technical input.
• Monitor and implement changes in IFRS and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions (e.g. M&A, impairments, restructures).
• Drive process improvement, reporting quality, and systems optimisation.
• Lead and mentor the group reporting team while supporting divisional finance leaders.

You will ideally have:

• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, consolidation, and statutory compliance.
• Experience leading reporting in complex international structures with multiple currencies.
• Excellent communication skills and credibility with board-level stakeholders and Audit Committees.
• ACA qualification, with a Big 4 audit background and strong experience in group reporting.
• Exposure to reporting systems such as Hyperion, Cognos, or OneStream.
• Strong people leadership and project management capabilities.

This contract offers a competitive day rate and the opportunity to lead statutory reporting and consolidation for a globally recognised business. Based in Surrey 2-3 days a week, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding financial integrity and ensuring technical excellence within a high-performing finance function.