Head of Financial Reporting

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

Job summary

A leading British property investment and development company in London is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, leading a team of accountants, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. You will provide critical insights to the Executive Leadership Team and drive continuous improvement in financial processes, while also enjoying a rewarding bonus structure and corporate benefits.

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 combination of technical expertise and leadership skills.
• In-depth understanding of IFRS, experience with IFRS 16, IFRS 9, and IFRS 2.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage a team for monthly consolidation and financial statements preparation.
• Support the Executive Leadership team with key insights for decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Job description

• 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
• Youll 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' 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