Reporting to:
Group Finance Director (Group FD)
Company Structure:
PE-Backed Global Consultancy (40 Countries)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a high-caliber Head of Group Reporting to join a fast‑paced, private equity‑backed global consultancy. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and strategic delivery of financial information across 40 jurisdictions.
Operating in a PE environment requires a unique blend of technical excellence and commercial agility. You will be the \"bridge\" between complex local accounting and high‑level board reporting, ensuring the Group FD and investors have the visibility needed to drive growth and exit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the month‑end and year‑end consolidation process for 40+ global entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Manage the delivery of the Group’s monthly management accounts, providing insightful variance analysis and KPI tracking for the Board.
- Act as the primary lead for the annual external audit, managing relationships with auditors across all regions.
2. Technical Accounting & Compliance
- Serve as the Group’s subject matter expert on IFRS and local GAAP requirements.
- Navigate complex technical areas common in PE environments, such as revenue recognition for long‑term consultancy contracts, M&A accounting, and debt facility compliance.
- Maintain and update Group accounting policies to ensure consistency across international hubs.
- Act as the functional owner of Oracle for the finance team, ensuring the system is optimized for multi‑currency consolidations and automated reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement in Oracle workflows to reduce manual intervention and shorten the month‑end close cycle.
4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing central finance team (Technical and Management Accounting).
- Partner with regional controllers to ensure alignment and data integrity.
- Provide the Group FD and PE investors with ad‑hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
The Successful Candidate
- PE-Backed Environment: You must have experience working within a Private Equity‑backed business, understanding the rigor, pace, and reporting requirements (debt covenants, investor packs, etc.) involved.
- Oracle Systems: Hands‑on experience with Oracle (Oracle Fusion/Cloud preferred) is a non‑negotiable requirement. You must be comfortable leveraging the system for complex global reporting.
- Global Complexity: Proven track record of managing consolidations across multiple jurisdictions and currencies (ideally 20+ countries).
- Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
Technical & Soft Skills
- Deep technical knowledge of IFRS and multi‑currency accounting.
- Exceptional communication skills—ability to translate complex financial data into a narrative for non‑finance stakeholders.
- A \"proactive\" mindset; you thrive in an environment where you are expected to build processes, not just follow them.
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