Head of Reporting
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £450.0 to £550.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £450 - £550 per day Inside IR35 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, W4 3NN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4656801_1758293811 |
Summary
Your new company
I am working with a PE-backed group who are undergoing rapid growth and transformation. The company is executing a buy and build strategy with a planned exit over the next couple of years. With a hybrid working model in London, the company is focused on strengthening its finance capabilities to support high-quality reporting and transaction readiness.
Your new role
Reporting into the Group FD, this role will be responsible and instrumental for preparing the group for a successful exit. This hands-on, contract role offers exposure to senior leadership and external advisors. Key responsibilities include -
- Leading monthly group reporting and consolidation across multiple entities
- Enhancing data hygiene and standardising financial processes
- Producing board and management packs with clear, insightful analysis
- Supporting vendor due diligence and investor-readiness activities
- Collaborating with external advisors on transaction-related requirements
- Acting as a key support to the Group Finance Director
- Mentoring subsidiary finance teams to raise reporting standards
- Driving improvements in reporting systems, controls, and data integrity
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in group reporting, consolidations, and financial controls
- Exposure to buy-side, sell-side, or exit readiness transactions
- Strong technical accounting and analytical skills
- Hands-on, pragmatic approach with a delivery mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in professional services or PE-backed environments is a plus.
What you need to do now
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