Interim Head of Consolidation and Reporting

Job Title: Interim Head of Consolidation and Reporting Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Start Date: ASAP - must be able start by the 1st October at the very latest, ideally immediately available.

Are you a technically strong finance professional with expertise in group consolidation and external reporting? We are partnering with a listed organisation headquartered in Manchester City Centre to recruit an Interim Head of Consolidation and Reporting on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
This is a pivotal role in the Group Finance team, leading the preparation and delivery of high-quality consolidated financial reporting in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in supporting the business through a period of transition and change, acting as the go-to technical expert for consolidation and reporting matters.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the group consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Own the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS and other relevant regulations.
• Oversee the half-year and year-end reporting processes, including liaison with external auditors.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support across the group.
• Partner with senior leadership, including Group Finance, FP&A, and investor relations, to ensure alignment in financial communication.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements within the reporting function.
• Support ad hoc projects, including corporate transactions, system implementations, or regulatory changes.

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), ideally trained in a top-tier practice environment.
• Proven experience in group consolidation and external reporting within a listed environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and group accounting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience with reporting tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, HFM) is advantageous.

What’s On Offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £90,000
• Hybrid working model (2–3 days per week in Manchester City Centre office)
• The opportunity to join a dynamic, high-performing finance function during a critical period of transformation

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a high-impact role within a well-respected, listed organisation. If you're immediately available or coming to the end of a contract and have the right skill set, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.