Head of Financial Reporting

This is a senior finance leadership role responsible for improving financial reporting, control and governance across a complex multi-entity group. You will lead a high-performing team while driving improvements in reporting quality, governance and financial insight to support strategic decision-making.

Client Details

Our client is an international financial services and investment platform operating across private capital, advisory and lending activities. Following a recent acquisition by a global listed parent, the business is undergoing a significant shift towards centralised governance, enhanced reporting standards and operational scale.

Description

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• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and consolidation across a highly complex, multi-entity structure
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• Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, consistency and governance in line with a listed group environment
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• Strengthen financial controls, including balance sheet integrity, audit readiness and SOX-aligned processes
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• Own technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, investments/loans, FX and intercompany activity
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• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide clear insight on performance, risks and opportunities
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• Support a major finance transformation programme, including ERP consolidation to a single platform
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• Manage and develop a small team while coordinating across international finance teams and outsourced providers.
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Profile

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• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), ideally practice-trained
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• Strong experience in financial reporting, control and consolidation within complex, multi-entity environments
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• Background in regulated, listed, or fast-paced reporting environments is highly advantageous
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• Exposure to financial services, private capital, lending or real asset structures preferred
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• Experience working across international and multi-currency structures
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• Confident engaging and challenging senior stakeholders in a commercial environment
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• Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to operate effectively in evolving and ambiguous settings
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Job Offer

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• Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 + bonus
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• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
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• Comprehensive benefits including private medical, pension, life assurance and well-being support
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• Opportunity to shape finance processes within a growing international platform
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• Significant visibility and career progression within a transforming, globally backed organisation
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