Overview

Associate Director | Finance Leadership for PE and their Portfolio Companies. Interim Head of Group Reporting. This role is with an international industrial manufacturing and engineering group. It is a high-impact technical finance position on an initial contract, paying a competitive day rate, based in Surrey 2-3 days per week (office move anticipated).The Company

Our client is a global manufacturer supplying performance-critical electronics and components across sectors including aerospace, medical, defence, and industrial. They have international operations and growing business complexity, and seek a strong technical finance leader to ensure best-in-class financial reporting and compliance.The Role

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. MandA, impairments, restructures).Drive process improvement, reporting quality, and systems optimisation.Lead and mentor the group reporting team while supporting divisional finance leaders.Your Profile

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.Compensation and Benefits

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\u2019ll play a critical role in safeguarding financial integrity and ensuring technical excellence within a high-performing finance function.Seniority level

DirectorEmployment type

TemporaryJob function

Accounting/AuditingIndustries

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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