Associate Director - Accountancy & Finance Alexander Lloyd are delighted to exclusively partner with one of the UK’s most prestigious award‑winning businesses to recruit a Head of Financial Accounting & Reporting. This is an 18‑month FTC to cover maternity. You will need to be able to start in February. This will be based from their North London office on a Hybrid basis (2 days PW). This role will suit someone who is ACA/ACCA qualified (practice trained) who has extensive financial accounting and reporting exposure and has managed small teams. Responsibilities and Duties

Play a significant role in managing and promoting a best‑in‑class financial control and reporting framework. Lead key projects such as adoption of IFRS15 and IFRS16, as well as integration of acquisitions. Lead internal treasury management requirements. Manage technical and central accounting areas. Ensure that all reconciliations are fully reconciled, documented, evidenced, and approved. Identify and follow up on high‑risk areas through detailed balance sheet reviews. Provide solutions for technical accounting scenarios to commercial teams. Lead adoption of IFRS15/16 for group and ensure transition with wider teams. Support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes. Manage cash‑flow position, short and long term, collaborating with wider teams. Manage CAPEX spend approvals and compliance. Lead the audit process, collaborating with the wider group and Finance team.

Required Skills and Experience

ACA/ACCA qualified (practice trained). Experience working within large corporate environments. Extensive financial and technical accounting exposure. Available to start in February. Strong statutory accounts experience under IFRS/UK GAAP.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Accounting/Auditing Industries: Manufacturing and Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr