Head of Financial Reporting

Page Executive; City Of London; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to lead their financial reporting function. This critical role involves overseeing compliance with accounting standards, managing a team of accountants, and providing strategic insights to the Executive Leadership Team. You will have the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest level while ensuring accurate financial records and effective group financial controls. With a supportive working environment that includes a flexible work-from-home policy, this position offers both professional growth and a chance to make a significant impact in the finance function.

Benefits

40% bonus

Long term incentive plan with share options

12% pension

One day working from home

Cycle to work scheme

27 days holiday

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise and leadership skills required for financial reporting.
• In-depth understanding of IFRS and financial regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead a team to manage the financial reporting process and provide insights.

Skills

Technical expertise in financial reporting

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Understanding of IFRS

Knowledge of financial regulations

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Opportunity

• Opportunity to head up a Group reporting function
• Managing experienced team of Accountants

About Our Client

• British-based property investment and development company headquartered in London and is a member of the FTSE 250
• 'One day working from home' policy

Job Description

• As the Head of Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements as well as managing group financial controls.
• Your role will be critical to maintaining accurate financial records and providing key insights to support the Executive Leadership Team and strategic decision-making.
• You'll be attending Audit Committee meetings and Senior Leadership meetings monthly, so this role will provide a platform for great exposure within the business.
• You'll be leading a team to manage the financial reporting process including monthly consolidation and related reporting, financial statements preparation, tax, VAT, payroll, and insurance.
• You will provide leadership and direction to both the financial reporting team and the wider finance team to support continuous improvement of the finance function as well as the learning, development, and coaching of the team.
• You'll support the Board and Senior Leadership team to deliver the Group's vision and objective.

The Successful Applicant

• To be successful in this role you must possess a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• You must have an in-depth understanding of IFRS and experience of IFRS 16 'Leases', IFRS 9 'Financial Instruments', and IFRS 2 'Share based Payments' is helpful.
• You must have good knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Finally, you must have worked in a Group role, consolidating entities at a Group level.
• Ideally, you will come from a property or real estate background, or have worked in businesses which have large balance sheets.

What's on Offer

• 40% bonus
• Long term incentive plan with share options
• 12% pension
• One day working from home
• Other corporate benefits such as cycle to work scheme and 27 days holiday