Senior Project Director

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm seeks a Senior Project Director to manage various projects related to IFRS accounting standards in the UK. Candidates should have a degree with a professional qualification and extensive experience in accounting or finance. The role offers a competitive salary of £111,180 per annum and emphasizes a strong work/life balance in a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity to impact financial reporting practices significantly.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Collaborative work environment

Strong work/life balance

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of public interest issues in accounting standards.
• Ability to articulate technical matters to various stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of financial reporting in capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of diverse projects including managing project staff.
• Ensure adherence to due process and timely delivery of project papers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting articulation

Analytical skills

Understanding of corporate reporting

Education

Degree level education with professional qualification

Job description

• Influence and contribute to the research and development of IFRS.
• Strong work/life balance ethos. Hybrid working.

About Our Client

This organisation serves the UK public good by influencing and contributing to the research and development of high-quality international financial reporting standards and their adoption for use in the UK.

Job Description

Senior Project Directors support the Director in developing the organisation's strategy and delivery of the technical work agenda.

Key accountabilities are:

• Leading the delivery of a range of projects, including managing and developing project staff, timely delivery of papers to the Board, effective presentation at Board meetings, and meeting project deadlines.
• Ensuring adherence to due process over the life of the projects.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and may include chairing working groups.
• Ensure on-going and timely team management and development.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Project Director should have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the wider public interest issues that arise from the work in influencing and adopting IFRS accounting standards for use in the UK.
• Capacity to comprehend and articulate technical accounting matters to a range of stakeholders.
• A good understanding of the due processes of the international accounting standard-setting process and related organisations.
• Able to analyse complex issues and identify salient concerns and solutions
• A sound understanding of the function of financial reporting in capital markets and the law relating to corporate reporting.
• Educated to a degree level with a professional or post-degree qualification, with extensive experience post qualification in relevant field e.g. accountancy, company law or financial regulation.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of £111,180 per annum.
• Permanent position within a respected organisation.
• Professional and collaborative work environment.
• Strong work/life balance ethos.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional in accounting and finance to make a significant impact. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Project Director role today.