Head of Group Reporting

About the role

Trainline is seeking an experienced Head of Group Reporting for a 6-month contract to lead external reporting and financial control frameworks. This senior role requires deep IFRS expertise to navigate complex accounting areas and provide technical leadership within a fast-paced FTSE 250 environment. The successful candidate will manage financial statements, audit processes, and cashflow forecasting while supporting senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of producing the Group's IFRS annual and half yearly listed financial statements and annual report.
• Lead the year end and half year external audit and review processes end to end.
• Oversee the production and filing of subsidiary statutory accounts across UK and international entities.
• Own the Group's cashflow forecasting process, providing insight on liquidity, capital allocation and capital structure.
• Act as the Group's primary technical accounting authority, researching and forming positions on complex areas.
• Lead Finance's contribution to the Group's material controls framework and maintain accounting policies.

Required skills

• IFRS
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Control
• Cashflow Forecasting
• Audit Management
• Statutory Accounts
• People Management

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Dental insurance
• Work from abroad policy
• Share purchase plans
• EV Scheme
• Extra festive time off
• Family-friendly benefits
• Personal learning budget

About the Company

Trainline is Europe's leading independent rail platform, empowering greener travel choices by connecting people and places. With a team of over 1,000 people across multiple international offices, the company enables millions of travellers to book rail and coach journeys through its app, website, and partner channels.