Head of External Reporting

You will provide technical finance leadership for the Group, working closely with stakeholders from FP&A, Tax, Treasury front office, Investor Relations, Communications and Legal teams. The role is responsible for ensuring technical accounting standards and Group accounting policies are complied with whilst providing consideration to the commercial realities of the business.

• Overall project management of the production of the financial statements sections of the Interim Results and Preliminary Announcement, together with the Annual Report and Accounts and Form 20-F filed with the SEC
• Managing the external audit process and relationships with key stakeholders
• Providing thought leadership on key technical accounting judgements and responsibility for the development and integrity of  the Group accounting policies, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other relevant legislation
• Key role in ESG reporting
• Responsibility for the back-office Treasury team
• Key role in ensuring that the ‘Group’ SOX controls are designed and operate effectively
• Managing and developing the Group Financial Reporting team (5 direct/indirect reports) and the back-office Treasury team

Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA qualified accountant with significant experience of working on a FTSE 100 / 250 audit, followed by experience of working in the Group FInance team of a FTSE 100/250 company
• Experience of SEC reporting
• Experience of working on SOX controls
• Experience of leading or managing a back-office Treasury team (preferred)
  
  
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

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