Head of Management Reporting 09 months contract Reading - Hybrid working Job purpose The role will be responsible for all the financial management reporting both internally and externally for UK. Further to this the role manages the cost recognition for the business ranging from the month end processes to the budgeting / forecasting cycles. Excellent stakeholder management is a must for this role, working across numerous areas of the business. Knowledge and Experience Qualified Accountant with proven experience within a similar finance position. Experience of dealing with reporting structures, systems and stakeholder management. Exceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are essential with evidence of a proactive approach and creditable outcomes. Appreciation of the customer (both internal and external), their needs and how to meet them. Excellent presentation skills Strong Commercial Acumen with an exemplary attention to detail Experience in People Management Excellent prioritisation capabilities. Key responsibilities. Lead a team of qualified and part qualified accountants, laying out clear expectations Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial and key business metric performance reporting for actuals, budgets and forecasts (Internally&Externally) Month end, forecast&budgeting cost recognition and planning within agreed timelines working in partnership with other finance teams Develop and execute team efficiencies and process improvements. Ad hoc project support To apply for the Head of Management Reporting please send your CV to Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.