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

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

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

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