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Head of Financial Reporting

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Home Location
Salary
£85000 - £90000 per annum + plus benefits
Closing date
Jul 18, 2022

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Job Role
Finance Director/Head of Finance
Sector
Nonprofit
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

GreenSquareAccord are looking for a Head of Financial Reporting to join their finance team, the role will be based in either their West Bromwich or Chippenham offices 2-3 days per week.

Client Details

GreenSquareAccord (GSA) was formed in April 2021 from the merger of Accord Housing Association, based in the West Midlands, and GreenSquare Group, based in the South West. Both organisations have a long history of providing affordable homes and support services for people in need.

The merger of these two strong organisations has created one that's even stronger with ambitions to do more. GSA is focused on directing its significant resources to improve services to customers; invest more in local communities; extend care and support services; and build more affordable homes.

Description

Reporting to the Finance Director you will play a key role in the delivery of GSA's objectives. Responsible for a large newly-combined Financial Reporting function, you will drive forward the streamlining and simplification of accounting and reporting processes as the organisation moves forward on its integration journey.

Your key duties will include:

  • Provision of expert reporting and accounting advice to the Finance Director, CFO and Executive Board, including presenting to the Audit Risk and Finance Committee on changes in financial reporting, policies or procedures.
  • Delivering a successful year end and acting as the key liaison between the external auditors and GSA.
  • Leading the Financial Reporting function to deliver high quality and timely consolidated financial statements and statutory reporting.
  • Leading the development of a high quality, streamlined and rigorous financial control environment for the Group
  • Ensure that the provision of monthly management information is accurate, timely and appropriate for the users of the information, ensuring assistance of non-financial staff understanding of the statements.
  • Ensure that finance systems operate to successfully support the development of high performance in the team.
  • Working with fellow finance leaders and alongside senior stakeholders across the Group to ensure the delivery of a first-class finance service to the business
  • Leading a team that is both performance and delivery focused.

Profile

You will be a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with a proven track record of achievement, with the ability to drive and manage a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will have worked in social housing or other relevant industries, with experience of managing successful and innovative teams. You will have led year-end processes in a complex, regulated environment and developed or been part of developing a successful auditor relationship. Experience of general ledger and other systems implementations, and working through or being part of a transformation would be beneficial.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join an evolving team and make a real impact on a growing organisation. We believe this to be one of the most exciting opportunities of its kind currently in the market.

Job Offer

Salary - Circa £90,000 plus benefits

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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