Close & Reporting - Global Process Owner

TP ICAP; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP seeks an experienced Global Process Owner to lead the governance and enhancement of global Close and Reporting processes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive finance operations experience and a strong understanding of IFRS and internal controls, ensuring streamlined, compliant, and efficient reporting across regions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance operations with focus on Reporting and Close.
• Proven leadership in global process ownership and transformation.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and internal control frameworks (SOX).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and governance of global Close and Reporting processes.
• Define global close policies and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement in close tasks.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Process Management

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

MBA or Professional Certification (e.g., CPA)

Tools

ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP)

Automation tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Job description

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The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

A new role, the Global Process Owner (GPO) is responsible for the governance, development and enhancement of the end-to-end Close and Reporting (C&R) globally. The GPO must collaborate with process stakeholders across the organisation, to ensure effective and efficient process operations and identification and leverage of cross-process synergies. The GPO also monitors process performance and prioritises and drives process-related investment decisions and implementation. Additionally, the GPO is accountable for ensuring process compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures.

We are looking for an experienced Global Process Owner (GPO) for Close & Reporting to lead the design, governance, and transformation of the global financial Close and Reporting processes. This role will be critical in establishing a standardised, timely, and accurate month-end close cycle and management/statutory reporting processes across regions. The GPO will enable consistent execution of financial close and reporting activities from the Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC), while ensuring global compliance, strong internal controls, and insightful financial analysis aligned with regulatory and business needs.

Role Responsibilities

Process Leadership & Strategy

• Transition from existing regional Close & Reporting model to global standardised operating structure
• Own and define the end-to-end global Close & Reporting process, covering monthly, quarterly, and annual close, consolidation, intercompany, and financial reporting
• Build the monthly close cycle overview to enable us to both report the results and explain how we ensure the reporting is accurate and fit for purpose
• Design a scalable and standardised close framework that ensures speed, accuracy, and delivers our OKR of halving the close time by 2027
• Set the strategic vision for global reporting capabilities, both internal and external, and integrate these into overall decision-making processes
• Line management of a global team across time zones and jurisdictions
  
  

Standardisation & Optimisation

• Define global close policies, reconciliation standards, materiality thresholds, journal posting cutoffs, and validation rules to ensure consistency across all regions
• Implement a standard close checklist and ownership matrix to drive accountability and transparency across global finance teams
• Lead initiatives to automate manual close tasks and drive continuous improvement in areas such as journal workflows, intercompany eliminations, and consolidation tools
  
  

Technology & Systems Enablement

• Partner with IT to enhance ERP (Oracle) and consolidation (OneStream) platforms to enable efficient, accurate, and automated close and reporting processes
• Build on existing systems and disparate ways of working to identify the best tool for the job
• Lead the implementation of reporting automation, including dashboarding tools like Power BI, Tableau, and other work flow tools to enable better process understanding, monitoring and control including Trintech and Workiva
  
  

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure all close and reporting processes comply with internal accounting policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards, including IFRS, GAAP, and SOX Design and monitor internal controls related to journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy to prevent misstatements and errors
  
  

Performance Management

• Define KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and SLAs (Service Line Agreements) for close accuracy, timeline adherence, manual journal count, reconciliation completeness, and reporting delivery
• Monitor and report performance metrics regularly to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in the global close process
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with stakeholders from different teams (e.g., tax, legal and FP&A) to ensure alignment on key close activities and deliverables
• Lead governance forums to ensure collaboration, alignment, and decision-making around close process improvements
  
  

Change Management & Training

• Lead global training and documentation efforts on financial close procedures, close tools, and reporting standards to ensure consistency across the organisation
• Drive awareness and adoption of a disciplined, calendar-driven close culture across the enterprise
  
  

Experience / Competences
Essential

• Extensive years of demonstrated experience in finance operations, with strong focus on Reporting and Close experience
• Driven finance operational excellence at pace, balancing risk and control
• Working knowledge of IFRS and accounting rules, including consolidation and reporting principles & practices
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (SOX) and audit requirements
• Cross-Cultural Leadership
• Must have experience in dealing with C-Suite stakeholders and demonstrable experience of working at pace
• Proven experience leading global process ownership, transformation, or standardisation initiatives in a complex, international environment
• Clear understanding of financial controls, and cost allocation models across global entities
  
  

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) or professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus
• Proficient in ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday), financial planning (OneStream), automation tools (e.g., Coupa, Alteryx, Ariba, Anaplan, Power BI) and control and governance process & workflow tools (Trintech & Workiva)
• Financial & Regulatory exposure
  
  

Job Band & Level

• Function Head / 8
  
  

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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