Interim Head of Financial Reporting

Interim Head of Financial Reporting Financial Services Group Inside IR35- Day Rate North West England Interim Contract - up to 6 months We are supporting a large, complex UK financial services group in appointing an experienced Interim Head of Financial Reporting. This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for external financial reporting, statutory accounts, and audit oversight across a multi-entity group. This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring deep technical accounting expertise and strong stakeholder management at Board and Audit Committee level. The Role Audit & Financial Statements Lead the end-to-end annual external reporting process, ensuring full statutory compliance Oversee production of consolidated group financial statements and standalone statutory accounts across multiple legal entities Manage and coordinate group-wide audit activity, acting as the key contact for external auditors Own audit planning, timetables and delivery for both consolidated and entity-level accounts Review and challenge technical accounting papers and audit support documentation Coordinate responses to audit findings and drive remediation actions to strengthen the control environment Internal & Board Reporting Ensure preparation of relevant reporting for the Board, Audit Committee, auditors and investors Provide technical insight and clarity on complex accounting matters Stakeholder Management Develop strong relationships with Board members, Audit Committee Chairs, investors and senior leadership Partner closely with wider Finance and local entity teams to ensure alignment and reporting accuracy Operate confidently at senior level in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment Candidate Profile Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), ideally Big 4 trained Director / Head of level experience within a complex group structure Extensive experience managing large and complex audits Deep technical expertise in IFRS and FRS 102, including group consolidations Proven experience in multi-entity environments producing consolidated reports Strong team leadership capability with experience driving delivery to tight timetables Comfortable presenting at Board and Audit Committee level UK Financial Services experience highly desirable; other highly regulated industries will also be considered Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a changing environment Why This Role? This is a critical interim appointment within a sizeable, evolving financial services group. You will play a key role in stabilising, strengthening and delivering statutory reporting and audit processes at a pivotal time. If you are a technically strong, senior reporting leader with insurance or financial services experience and are available at short notice, we would welcome a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr