
Interim Head of Consolidation
- London
- £50,000-60,000 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Lead and manage a team of six finance professionals, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of group financial reporting.
- Oversee monthly UK GAAP reporting and manage quarterly and annual SEC filings under US GAAP, including preparation of 10-Q and 10-K submissions.
- Coordinate quarterly reviews and year-end audits with BDO, ensuring audit readiness and effective issue resolution.
- Collaborate with US auditors to reconcile UK GAAP results with US GAAP standards, producing clear and accurate bridge schedules.
- Prepare and review technical accounting papers under US GAAP, covering areas such as lease accounting, asset impairments, and acquisition-related transactions.
- Provide accounting support for new joint ventures and equity investments, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and appropriate application of equity accounting.
- Partner with commercial finance teams to assess and account for complex transactions, including non-standard arrangements such as barter deals.
- Work cross-functionally with Group Tax, FP&A, and Internal Audit/SOX teams to support the preparation and review of consolidated financial results.
- Lead quarterly balance sheet reviews with finance teams across business units to identify risks, inconsistencies, or emerging reporting issues.
- Drive improvements in reporting processes, systems, and internal controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the group.
- ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified (or equivalent), with strong technical expertise in both US GAAP and UK GAAP.
- Significant exposure in US reporting environment and deep understanding of SEC reporting requirements, including 10-Q and 10-K filings.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and geographies.
- Experience working with external auditors and global advisory firms.
- Advanced excel skills
- Comfortable navigating complex accounting scenarios and delivering clear, actionable insights.