Your new company

Your new company are a leader in their field, based in Derby and are looking for a Head of Financial Reporting to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your new role

This role ensures all financial reporting, audit liaison, tax compliance support, debt compliance, and departmental support activities are delivered effectively. It also involves managing the financial accounts team on a day‑to‑day basis to maintain strong performance and operational efficiency.

Your new role will include but not be limited to:

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly tax, financial reporting and financing information.
• Produce inputs for investor reporting and cashflow analysis.
• Review and improve finance processes, documentation, and internal controls.
• Support testing of key controls and oversee monthly journal processes.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting, including treasury and tax items.
• Manage external audit relationships and ensure efficient year‑end/interim processes.
• Produce statutory financial statements, compliance certificates, and key accounting judgements.
• Prepare and present Audit & Risk Committee documents.
• Oversee all direct and indirect tax workings and maintain dialogue with HMRC.
• Line‑manage the financial reporting team.
• Support pension scheme administration and triennial valuation.
• Provide backup support to FD/HoF and assist with payroll queries.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks across the finance function as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Good people management skillset

• Strong financial reporting expertise

• Advanced knowlegde of Tax

• Experience preparing board‑level and investor reporting.

• Solid understanding of cashflow forecasting and treasury concepts.

• Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Audit management experience

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary DOE + bonus

• Hybrid working

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Flexible start and finish times

• + other company benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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