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Head of Accounting (Report & Consolidation)Location: Liverpool - Hybrid RoleJob Type: Full-Time, 12 Month Contact
Department: Finance

Lead Global Financial Reporting ExcellenceWe are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Account-to-Report & Consolidation to lead our financial reporting function and co-lead global consolidation activities across an international portfolio of entities. This is a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape financial governance, lead transformation initiatives, and partner with senior stakeholders across a global business.
If you are a qualified finance professional with strong consolidation, statutory reporting, and leadership experience, we would love to hear from you.
The RoleAs Head of Account-to-Report & Consolidation, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of financial reporting and consolidation activities. You will lead a team of accounting professionals while driving continuous improvement, strengthening financial controls, and supporting major finance transformation programmes.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Consolidation*Lead month-end, quarter-end, half-year, and year-end financial close activities.
*Co-lead global group consolidation processes across multiple legal entities.
*Ensure accurate reporting under IFRS and Group reporting requirements.
*Review and reconcile balance sheet and cash flow consolidation results across reporting systems.
*Partner with Financial Planning & Analytics teams to review and analyse financial performance.
*Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial data submitted to Group Reporting.
*Support major finance transformation projects, including ERP migrations and reporting system enhancements.
Statutory Reporting & External Audit*Lead the preparation, review, and filing of statutory financial statements.
*Manage external audit relationships and coordinate audit activities across entities.
*Provide expertise on technical accounting matters, including impairment reviews, provisions, and complex accounting treatments.
*Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and evolving accounting standards.
Leadership & Team Development*Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.
*Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
*Manage performance reviews, development plans, and succession planning.
*Drive capability building in automation, digital finance, and emerging technologies.
*Allocate resources effectively to meet key reporting and project deadlines.
Stakeholder Management*Partner with Tax, Treasury, Financial Planning, Shared Services, and Senior Leadership teams.
*Provide clear guidance and insight on consolidation, accounting, and reporting matters.
*Build strong relationships with auditors, external advisors, and internal stakeholders.
*Support informed business decision-making through accurate financial information and analysis.
Governance, Risk & Compliance*Maintain a strong internal control framework across reporting and consolidation activities.
*Ensure compliance with IFRS, company accounting policies, and control standards.
*Identify and mitigate financial reporting risks while driving process improvements.
*Support remediation and enhancement of financial controls where required.
About YouEssential Qualifications & Experience*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
*ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
*Significant experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting, consolidation, and audit.
*Proven experience leading finance teams in a complex, multinational environment.
*Strong understanding of IFRS and financial control frameworks.
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Desirable Experience*Experience working with SAP, HFM/Hyperion, Finance Core, or similar consolidation platforms.
*Background in shared services, global finance operations, or multinational corporate environments.
*Experience leading finance transformation, process improvement, and system implementation projects.
*Knowledge of automation and digital finance tools.






















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