Venari Finance is delighted to partner with our high-profile, private equity-backed client in Glasgow to recruit a Director of Financial Reporting on a 14-month fixed-term contract basis.

The Director of Financial Reporting will lead a dynamic team based at the head office in Glasgow, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

This role would suit an individual who is comfortable interfacing at a board level and is unafraid of providing their expertise at the C-suite level.

Role Overview:

Overseeing the preparation of the interim and full year annual report and financial statements
Oversee all technical accounting aspects, including IFRS16, acquisitions and disposals, impairment reviews, going concern assessment, and other significant areas of judgement
Ensure completion and production of all financial support schedules used internally to support the Annual Report and external announcement
Manage audit relationship with external auditors
Review and preparation of audit committee papers
Oversee monthly delivery of the consolidated management results, including full consolidated income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and segmental analysis with commentary for the Board
Review of month-end figures across all operating divisions
Ensure completion of all the Group's subsidiary financial statements
Supporting senior management and the wider business with technical interpretation of business change, transactions, or corporate activities, including producing & review of technical papers
Key liaison point with external accounting technical and tax advisers
Develop and maintain all necessary systems and procedures to ensure that the Group's operations comply with all legal, tax and financial obligations
Lead change and innovation that promotes continuous improvement throughout the finance teams.
Recruit, develop and retain staff with a focus in high performing individuals
Establish and maintain Group standards of financial and accounting practice/policies.
Provide ad hoc input and support required for reporting to the Board and Committees
Manage key corporate services vendor relationships

Candidate Background:

CA / ACA / ACCA/ CIMA qualified; significant post-qualified experience (or equivalent)
Significant post-qualified experience in a Senior Finance post for a large, multi-site organisation
Proven professional experience in accountancy and finance management
Strong leadership ability
Auditing experience
Compliance oriented
Expert in accounting software
Advanced analytical skills
Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
Problem solving skills and strong attention to detail being thorough but effective
Lateral thinker who constantly seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of tasks

Package:

£up to £110,000
Hybrid working of 2 days per week, onsite in Glasgow City Centre