Head of Group Reporting
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90,000.0 to £130,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Circa £100,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, EC2V6DN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4572481_1756311397 |
Summary
A fast-growing consultancy group, backed by private equity and pursuing a buy-and-build strategy, is hiring a Head of Reporting supporting its finance transformation and exit readiness. This is a hands-on role for a technically strong, delivery-focused finance professional who thrives in high-growth, transaction-driven environments.
Your new role
- Lead monthly group reporting and consolidation across multiple entities
- Standardise data and charts of accounts to improve reporting consistency
- Produce board and management packs with insightful analysis
- Support vendor due diligence and transaction preparation
- Partner with external advisors (audit, tax, legal)
- Mentor subsidiary finance teams and raise reporting standards
- Enhance reporting systems (e.g. Power BI) and controls
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
- Strong experience in group reporting, consolidations, and financial controls
- Exposure to buy-side/sell-side transactions or exit readiness
- Background in professional services or PE-backed businesses desirable
- Hands-on, detail-focused, and pragmatic
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What you need to do now
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