Interim Head of Group Reporting

Interim Head of Group Reporting £550-£650 per day 6 months Essex / South East - hybrid, c.3 days per week onsite We are supporting a c.£60m+ turnover, PE-backed manufacturing business with the appointment of an Interim Head of Group Reporting for an initial six-month assignment. The business operates in a high-volume, operationally complex environment and forms part of a larger international group. The finance function is responsible for supporting a fast-paced business with a strong focus on reporting, controls, audit, forecasting and group requirements. Key responsibilities Lead and coordinate the year-end / external audit process Own group and management reporting deliverables Ensure accurate and timely month-end and period-end reporting Manage balance sheet controls, reconciliations and reporting integrity Support statutory accounts and wider financial reporting requirements Work with auditors and senior stakeholders to resolve technical accounting queries Review existing reporting and control processes and identify opportunities for improvement Support budgeting, forecasting and wider finance projects where required Manage and support a small finance team Liaise with the wider international group finance function Candidate profile Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred Strong financial reporting and financial control background Demonstrable experience leading an external audit Ideally 5+ years'' relevant finance experience Strong stakeholder ..... full job details .....