Delighted to be partnering with a Leading Financial Services Group in Yorkshire to help appoint a new Head of Financial Accounting. Key Responsibilities Acting as a business partner to all areas in providing support, advice and challenge in relation to technical accounting queries, providing appropriate analysis, challenge and maintenance of robust control frameworks. Delivering the functional services relating to financial accounting and regulatory reporting, be accountable for and oversee the effective execution of the following: External statutory & regulatory reporting. Liaison with external auditors. Accounting estimates processes including papers for Audit Committee. Delivery of compliance with changes to accounting standards & regulatory guidance. Finance controls and mandates. Finance advisory and awareness - including technical updates to broader finance teams. Technical queries relating to accounting. Leading a team of 11 finance professionals. Manage, coach and develop a high performing team, identifying skills gaps and training solutions for career progression to be the best they can be every day and succession planning. Supporting the establishment and delivery of the financial strategy, management, statutory and regulatory reporting and governance framework and controls for the Group. Supporting the leadership of Finance, providing leadership across the function and supporting the development and review of strategic and tactical priorities for Finance. Experience Required Qualified accountant - preferably ACA or FCA. Previously held a similar role within financial accounting or audit within a financial services organisation. Senior level experience in leading a finance team to deliver high quality and compliant financial management and reporting mechanisms. Senior level experience in financial control management. Deep understanding of finance regulation, in particular that pertinent to the Group. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to converse effectively with senior stakeholder and external bodies, as required. Evidence of professional learning and development to build and maintain skills and expertise.