Head of Financial Reporting & Strategic Projects

You will lead technical accounting across the business, advising finance and key stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting decisions and collaboration with Corporate Accounting & Tax, amongst others. Additionally, you'll mentor the Finance Manager (Technical Accounting), and contribute to broader finance initiatives.

Client Details

Join a leading name, trusted by millions across the UK and beyond. This well-established company combines innovation with a commitment to wellbeing, offering a wide range of products and services-from everyday essentials to expert advice. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and enjoy working in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, this could be the perfect place to grow your career.

Description

• Oversee all aspects of technical accounting, including complex areas such as IFRS 16, pensions, and impairment assessments, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies.

• Advise on the accounting implications of major business activities-such as restructures, acquisitions, investments, and new ventures-providing clear technical direction throughout the transaction lifecycle.

• Collaborate across finance, tax, corporate functions, and operational teams to embed strong accounting principles and controls into strategic initiatives and day-to-day decisions.

• Own the process for evaluating and documenting key accounting judgments and estimates, and drive continuous improvement in control frameworks and reporting accuracy.

• Lead the adoption of new or updated accounting standards, ensuring smooth integration into business processes and systems.

• Play a hands-on role in supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting cycles, audits, and statutory filings, working closely with auditors and group stakeholders.

• Contribute to building a high-performing finance team by mentoring team members, supporting professional development.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA), with 3+ years' post-qualification experience;
• Strong and up-to-date technical accounting skills with a good understanding of both US GAAP and IFRS;
• Pensions accounting - IFRS and US GAAP
• Impairment reviews and modelling - fixed and intangible assets, including ROU assets
• Lease accounting under US GAAP and IFRS

Job Offer

C.£80k per annum

Generous bonus

Great benefits package

Genuine career pathway with internal mobility