Head of Financial Reporting & Control

Hybrid | Leadership Role | Salary up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you an experienced finance leader ready to shape and elevate a high-performing accounting function within a complex, multi-entity UK business? This is an opportunity to take full ownership of financial reporting and control, driving excellence, efficiency, and strategic alignment at a national level. You’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening processes, enhancing visibility, and ensuring robust governance — all while leading and developing a sizeable finance team. The Opportunity As the senior lead for UK accounting and reporting, you will: Take full responsibility for accurate and timely financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and CAPEX forecasting Drive continuous improvement across month-end and year-end close processes Lead statutory reporting and external audits, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and internal policies Oversee cash flow and working capital performance, implementing tools and insights to optimise results Strengthen internal controls and accelerate process automation Support strategic projects including legal entity simplification and financial due diligence activity Build strong relationships with auditors, tax advisors and key internal stakeholders Lead and develop a mid-sized UK accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration and performance This role offers genuine influence across operational and strategic finance, with exposure to senior leadership and group-level initiatives. About You We’re looking for a commercially minded finance leader who combines technical excellence with a passion for driving change. You will bring: Proven experience leading teams within a complex organisation Strong knowledge of UK and international accounting standards Experience with SAP A track record of improving processes, strengthening controls and developing high-performing teams A hands‑on approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Professional working proficiency in Spanish You thrive in environments that value accountability, results, collaboration and continuous improvement. What’s On Offer Annual bonus Contributory pension Hybrid working (3 days on site / 2 days remote) Flexible benefits platform (retail discounts, gym and leisure savings, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing #J-18808-Ljbffr