A technically strong finance leader with global reporting expertise
ACA qualified with over 12 years of experience spanning industry and practice. This candidate brings a strong technical background in statutory reporting under IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP, including complex consolidations across multiple geographies. Comfortable working with boards, executive teams and auditors, they combine technical excellence with commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement.
- Over a decade of experience across retail, manufacturing, consumer goods, professional services, and not-for-profit sectors.
- Group reporting expertise within a listed, international environment — managing subsidiaries across Europe, Asia, and the US.
- Skilled in preparing statutory accounts, consolidations, and technical accounting papers, ensuring compliance to tight deadlines.
- Hands-on project lead for IFRS 16 lease implementation, including system rollout, process design, and team training.
- Strong FP&A capabilities — supporting budgeting, forecasting, and board-level reporting in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
- Previous experience in private practice, advising a range of SMEs, charities, and large corporates on reporting, audit, and complex consolidations.
- Proven ability to mentor, coach and guide finance teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- High IT proficiency across finance systems including SAP, D365, Cognos, Sage, Alphatax, and advanced Excel.
Best suited for: Senior group accounting or financial reporting roles within listed, international, or multi-entity organisations where strong technical expertise and stakeholder engagement are essential.
Key strengths and impact:
- ACA qualified with 12+ years’ post-graduate experience.
- Prepares consolidated statutory accounts and monthly management reporting for an international, multi-entity group.
- Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow analysis, partnering with executive teams and board members.
- Led the implementation of IFRS 16 including new systems, data capture, and training.
- Responsible for managing subsidiary accounts and audits across Europe, Asia, and the US.
- Previous group reporting role within a large retail business, including FCA/SOX compliance, intercompany reconciliations, and charity reporting.
- Practice background includes audit and financial reporting supervision, complex consolidations, FRS102 conversions, and technical advisory.
- Skilled in a range of finance systems including SAP, Cognos, D365, Alphatax, BI tools, and audit software.
? Best suited for:
Group financial reporting or technical accounting roles within listed or acquisitive businesses. Particularly strong in environments requiring complex consolidations, technical project delivery, and the ability to provide clear financial insight to boards and senior leadership.
