Senior Group Reporting Manager (6-Month Contract) | Media & Advertising | London (Hybrid) | £100,000-£125,000 Robert Half are working with one of the world's largest media and advertising groups - a multinational powerhouse operating across hundreds of agencies, markets and brands. With a footprint spanning every major global region and a financial structure that reflects decades of growth, acquisitions and international expansion, the organisation offers one of the most complex and high-profile reporting environments in the industry. The Group Finance team is undergoing a period of significant uplift, driving improvements in consolidation, technical accounting, controls and reporting quality across the organisation. As part of this journey, we're supporting the hire of a Senior Group Reporting Manager on a 6-month contract - a pivotal role responsible for leading critical elements of group reporting, shaping high-quality outputs, and guiding a talented team through a fast-paced and demanding reporting cycle.This opportunity is ideal for Big 4 Senior Managers or ex-Big 4 professionals now operating in senior reporting or technical accounting roles, who want to work at genuine global scale, tackle complex financial challenges, and bring leadership presence to a major international finance function. 📊 About the Role <ul><li>Lead complex technical accounting areas including goodwill impairment, M&A accounting, hedging, leasing, share-based payments, and other ad hoc high-judgement projects. * Own and drive the Group consolidation process across multiple regions, currencies, and reporting units under IFRS. * Deliver accurate, timely consolidated financial statements and high-quality reporting for senior leadership and external stakeholders. * Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and enhance reporting processes, leveraging best practice and technology. * Build strong working relationships with auditors, senior management and finance teams across the global network. * Lead, mentor and develop a team of Managers and Senior Associates, ensuring strong performance and continuous development. * Ensure strict compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.</li></ul> 📋 About You <ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA). * Big 4-trained - ideally at Senior Manager level - or ex-Big 4 now operating in a senior group reporting, technical accounting, or complex consolidation role. * Strong experience preparing and delivering multi-currency, multi-entity group consolidations. * Excellent technical knowledge of IFRS. * Proven people leadership experience - able to motivate, guide, and develop high-performing teams. * Confident communicator, comfortable influencing senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. * Naturally proactive, solutions-focused and calm under pressure. * Advanced Excel skills and confidence navigating large, complex data sets.</li></ul> 🤝 What's on Offer <ul><li>£100,000-£125,000 (6-month contract). * Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the London office. * 25 days annual leave. * Private healthcare, life assurance, and wellbeing support. * Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.</li></ul> 💼 Why Join This Business This is a rare chance to step into a global finance function operating at enormous scale, where the complexity of the reporting environment offers exceptional technical stretch and professional challenge. You'll join at an important moment for the Group Finance team, as reporting processes, systems and structures are being strengthened and modernised. The role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful work from day one, collaborate with high-calibre finance professionals, and influence the quality of reporting at a business recognised worldwide for its creative impact and global footprint. For experienced Big 4 talent seeking a high-profile contract that genuinely moves the needle on their CV - this is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a major international business while strengthening senior-level technical and consolidation experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTAwNDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

City of London, London
remote
Contract
100000 - 125000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Group Reporting Manager (6-Month Contract) | Media & Advertising | London (Hybrid) | £100,000-£125,000 Robert Half are working with one of the world's largest media and advertising groups - a multinational powerhouse operating across hundreds of agencies, markets and brands. With a footprint spanning every major global region and a financial structure that reflects decades of growth, acquisitions and international expansion, the organisation offers one of the most complex and high-profile reporting environments in the industry. The Group Finance team is undergoing a period of significant uplift, driving improvements in consolidation, technical accounting, controls and reporting quality across the organisation. As part of this journey, we're supporting the hire of a Senior Group Reporting Manager on a 6-month contract - a pivotal role responsible for leading critical elements of group reporting, shaping high-quality outputs, and guiding a talented team through a fast-paced and demanding reporting cycle.This opportunity is ideal for Big 4 Senior Managers or ex-Big 4 professionals now operating in senior reporting or technical accounting roles, who want to work at genuine global scale, tackle complex financial challenges, and bring leadership presence to a major international finance function. 📊 About the Role <ul><li>Lead complex technical accounting areas including goodwill impairment, M&A accounting, hedging, leasing, share-based payments, and other ad hoc high-judgement projects. * Own and drive the Group consolidation process across multiple regions, currencies, and reporting units under IFRS. * Deliver accurate, timely consolidated financial statements and high-quality reporting for senior leadership and external stakeholders. * Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and enhance reporting processes, leveraging best practice and technology. * Build strong working relationships with auditors, senior management and finance teams across the global network. * Lead, mentor and develop a team of Managers and Senior Associates, ensuring strong performance and continuous development. * Ensure strict compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.</li></ul> 📋 About You <ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA). * Big 4-trained - ideally at Senior Manager level - or ex-Big 4 now operating in a senior group reporting, technical accounting, or complex consolidation role. * Strong experience preparing and delivering multi-currency, multi-entity group consolidations. * Excellent technical knowledge of IFRS. * Proven people leadership experience - able to motivate, guide, and develop high-performing teams. * Confident communicator, comfortable influencing senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. * Naturally proactive, solutions-focused and calm under pressure. * Advanced Excel skills and confidence navigating large, complex data sets.</li></ul> 🤝 What's on Offer <ul><li>£100,000-£125,000 (6-month contract). * Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the London office. * 25 days annual leave. * Private healthcare, life assurance, and wellbeing support. * Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.</li></ul> 💼 Why Join This Business This is a rare chance to step into a global finance function operating at enormous scale, where the complexity of the reporting environment offers exceptional technical stretch and professional challenge. You'll join at an important moment for the Group Finance team, as reporting processes, systems and structures are being strengthened and modernised. The role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful work from day one, collaborate with high-calibre finance professionals, and influence the quality of reporting at a business recognised worldwide for its creative impact and global footprint. For experienced Big 4 talent seeking a high-profile contract that genuinely moves the needle on their CV - this is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a major international business while strengthening senior-level technical and consolidation experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTAwNDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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