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Head of Group Reporting – OverviewPermanent | Full time

Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Reports to:

Group Director of Financial Control

Location:

Winnersh, RG41 (Hybrid)

We’re looking for a

Head of Group Reporting

to lead the financial reporting function across ASL’s complex and fast-paced European structure. This is a high-profile role reporting directly to the Group Director of Financial Control, managing consolidations, statutory reporting, and shareholder submissions, while acting as a key contact for auditors and local finance teams.

You’ll oversee multi-currency consolidations, drive reporting accuracy and process improvements, and lead a small but high-performing team. If you thrive on technical accounting challenges and want to take ownership of group reporting at scale, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly and annual consolidations in SAP BPC (10.1, with replacement system incoming).

Manage preparation, review and submission of shareholder reporting.

Oversee statutory accounts preparation (FRS 102 / UK GAAP) and act as key audit contact.

Integrate new acquisitions into group reporting and lead fair value balance sheet exercises.

Own technical accounting areas such as goodwill, intangibles, deferred consideration, lease accounting (IFRS 16).

Maintain accounting policies, reporting processes, and BPC master data.

Drive process improvements across systems and reporting.

Lead, coach and develop a small group reporting team (2+ people).

What We’re Looking For

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).

Strong technical background in group consolidations and statutory reporting.

Experience with SAP BPC (or similar tools such as Hyperion, HFM, OneStream, Cognos).

Advanced Excel and strong process improvement mindset.

Confident leader and communicator with experience across international/multi-entity environments.

Bonus: Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource (or Caseware), acquisitions, or system implementations.

Why Join Us

Be at the centre of a complex, pan-European group structure – a technical accountant’s Everest.

Play a pivotal leadership role, shaping reporting processes and standards across the group.

Work with two global powerhouses (Advantage and Smollan), while enjoying the agility of a smaller business.

Flexibility to work from home, with the right balance of collaboration at our Winnersh HQ.

What’s In It For You

Access to C-suite discussions and enterprise strategy and global stakeholders

Structured learning, mentorship, and a pathway to senior account management roles

Work in a collaborative, international environment that values ideas and initiative

Competitive salary, performance bonus

24 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days a year) + bank holidays

Exciting perks: Pension (4%), Life Insurance, Electric Vehicle Scheme, Medicash, Gymflex, Perkbox, and Taste Card

A supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities to grow and innovate

Ready to step up and own group reporting across Europe? Apply today and bring your expertise to Advantage Smollan.

Please note - all applications are being reviewed from 04 September 2025.

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