Financial Reporting Director, Group Finance

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Reporting Director to lead the accounting policies and financial operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP while managing relationships with global teams and external auditors. As a key figure in the finance team, you'll drive process improvements and support strategic transactions. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will enhance financial reporting and compliance across a globally recognized organization. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a trusted and innovative liquidity solutions provider.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification required.
• Extensive IFRS experience in a UK or global listed company.

Responsibilities

• Own IFRS-based accounting policies for a Jersey-structured group.
• Lead preparation of annual and interim reports.
• Manage audits effectively and within budget.

Skills

IFRS

Financial Statement Preparation

Accounting Policies

Budgeting and Forecasting

UK GAAP

US GAAP

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Chartered Accountant

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 data distribution through responsible and innovative solutions.

We connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions through our people and technology.

The Group includes premium brands and is the largest interdealer broker globally by revenue, the leading Energy & Commodities broker, a top OTC data provider, and operates an award-winning trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, we operate from over 60 offices in 27 countries with a team of 5,200 employees. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted, innovative liquidity and data solutions provider.

Role Overview

The Finance team at TP ICAP manages financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, managing cash and balance sheets globally, and supporting regulatory compliance and risk management. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will own the group’s accounting policies and their global application.

Role Responsibilities

1. Own the group’s IFRS-based accounting policies for a Jersey-structured group listed on the London Stock Exchange.
2. Lead the preparation of annual, half-year, and interim reports, including related RNS, press releases, and documents.
3. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, control, and resilience.
4. Build and maintain relationships with global teams including Tax, Legal, Company Secretarial, Treasury, Compliance, and Finance to ensure accurate reporting.
5. Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing audits effectively and within budget.
6. Support organizational design to ensure compliance with accounting policies and consolidation standards.
7. Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts for subsidiaries.
8. Provide guidance on IFRS, UK GAAP, and US GAAP for strategic transactions.
9. Assess and advise on new and amended accounting standards.
10. Assist in budgeting and forecasting, focusing on balance sheets and related analyses.
11. Review monthly financial reports, focusing on balance sheets and cash flow forecasts.
12. Maintain current professional knowledge and pursue Continuing Professional Development as per ICAEW or equivalent standards.

Experience / Competences

Essential:

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in or with FCA/PRA-regulated financial services firms.
• Extensive IFRS experience in a UK or global listed company.
• Knowledge of UK rules on reserves and dividends.
• Deep understanding of financial statement preparation and IFRS disclosures.
• Experience supporting a Group Finance function.

Desired:

• Experience across UK listed financial services firms.
• Corporate M&A transactions and due diligence experience.
• Experience with reorganizations and organizational structuring.
• Ability to challenge external auditors constructively.

Additional Information

Level: Director; Employment type: Full-time; Location: UK - 135 Bishopsgate, London.