Group Head of Finance

We are delighted to be partnering with a well?established UK organisation seeking to appoint an experienced Group Head of Finance on a temporary basis. Based in the Merseyside, the role offers a hybrid working model.This opportunity is ideal for a senior, technically strong accounting professional with deep experience in statutory reporting, regulatory compliance and financial control within a complex group environment.

Salary/benefits:Competitive day rateHybrid working modelJob Duties:

• Lead the production of consolidated Group Financial Statements, working closely with the Financial Accountant.
• Prepare Group consolidations, ensuring integrity, consistency and compliance across all entities.
• Produce and submit key regulatory returns, including FFR, FVAs and QFRs.
• Lead the preparation of the Group Business Plan; support the Director of Finance with Board papers and ensure robust assumptions and sensitivities.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements and maintain up?to?date knowledge of accounting standards.
• Oversee stress testing and monitor loan covenant compliance.
• Prepare reports for the Board and Audit Committee.
• Maintain the Asset Module in Open Accounts and oversee fixed asset reconciliation, including component accounting, disposals and impairment review.
• Produce annual budgets relating to depreciation and accelerated depreciation.
• Oversee Gift Aid payments and liaise with external tax advisers.
• Provide leadership, motivation and development to the finance team, fostering a high?performance culture aligned to organisational values.
• Ensure strong financial control, data integrity, and adherence to financial regulations, policies, and procedures.

Who will I report into?Director of Finance

When will interviews be taking place?Interviews will be scheduled as soon as suitable applicants are identified.

Ideal experience:

• ACCA/ ACA/CIMA Qualified Accountant
• Strong technical understanding of accounting standards and regulatory reporting requirements in the Housing Sector.
• Significant experience in financial control, group reporting and statutory accounts in a regulated environment.
• Advanced IT literacy, ideally with experience of planning software.