About the role
We are looking for a Head of Group Accounting to lead and oversee the Group's accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple international entities. The successful candidate will own the Group consolidation process, statutory audits, financial controls and reporting whilst partnering closely with finance teams across the business.
This is a new position based within our new Group Finance Centre of Excellence in Portugal. You will have the autonomy to shape the role, establish ways of working, and contribute to the future direction of Group finance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Group accounting function, ensuring consistent application of accounting policies and controls across all entities.
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Manage the Group consolidation process, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidation adjustments.
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data across all subsidiaries.
Lead and coordinate the annual statutory audit process and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
Oversee the preparation and filing of statutory financial statements across the Group.
Own the monthly upload, validation, and reconciliation of financial data within Cognos.
Lead the global implementation and ongoing optimisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central across all subsidiaries.
Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement of finance processes and reporting.
Ensure a robust financial control environment across all entities, maintaining compliance with Group policies, governance standards and regulatory requirements.
Partner with local finance teams, senior leadership, auditors, and external advisors on accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.
Act as a trusted advisor to the Group CFO and senior leadership team, providing financial insight and driving finance excellence initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability and business performance.
Lead, coach, and develop the Group accounting and consolidation team.
Success Measures
Accurate and timely Group reporting and consolidations.
Successful completion of statutory…
