Head of Investment

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Investment Reporting to lead the investment accounting team. This pivotal role involves overseeing outsourced investment accounting, managing change related to new product types and regulatory requirements, and ensuring robust investment data controls. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in financial services, strong analytical skills, and the ability to present complex financial matters clearly to senior stakeholders. If you're a proactive and influential professional looking to advance your career in finance, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in financial services with a strong investment accounting background.
• Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial close process, including ledger management and reconciliations.
• Oversee cost, project, investment, and tax accounting for the Group.

Skills

Investment Accounting

Team Building

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Professional Finance Qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Head of Investment Reporting

Sellick Partnership is recruiting for a permanent Head of Investment Reporting position within a reputable, established financial services organisation based in Greater Manchester.

Role Overview: Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will lead the investment accounting team, oversee outsourced investment accounting, support technical accounting, and manage investment data controls. This role involves managing change related to new product types, asset classes, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the financial close process, including ledger management, reconciliations, and journal entries.
2. Oversee cost, project, investment, and tax accounting for the Group and subsidiaries.
3. Manage the daily box management process, resolving issues and minimizing risks.
4. Build relationships with stakeholders, provide insights, and challenge assumptions.
5. Participate in leadership committees on strategic, operational, financial, and risk topics (optional).

Ideal Candidate: Significant industry experience in financial services, proven team-building skills, strong investment accounting knowledge, and the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to senior stakeholders. Analytical, proactive, and influential with excellent presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications: Successful track record, excellent academic background, and a desire to advance your career in finance.

If you are a committed, career-driven professional meeting these criteria, we encourage you to apply or contact Jonathan Moss at Sellick Partnership.

Note: Only applicants eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered.