Director of Group Reporting
- Recruiter
- Bronzegate
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- Up to £110,000 base salary, plus bonus, pension and benefits
- Posted
- 20 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 27 Apr 2017
- Ref
- TB/BG/14
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services
- Experience Levels
- Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, a large listed financial services business is looking to hire a Director of Group Reporting. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller this is a key leadership role with responsibility for managing the group financial reporting function, which includes financial planning and analysis, and managing a team.
Key responsibilities;
- Lead the delivery of consolidated Group accounts and the relevant statements to support a listed company’s financial reporting
- Deliver the monthly Board Report, ensuring that it is appropriate in content and in messaging
- Accountable for the development and maintenance of standardised financial reporting processes and the review of financial policies
- Leadership in IFRS compliance and the implementation and understanding of accounting standards through consistent maintenance of the external technical accounting climate and trends
- Prepare consolidated Group Forecasts as required
- Build relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the business to understand their requirements and ensure that the information produced is appropriate to meet their needs
- Provision of technical advice and guidance to senior management across the organisation as required
- Effective day to day management of the external audit
- Develop, lead and motivate the team
The role requires a strong technical accountant with a good working knowledge of IFRS combined with commercial acumen. The candidate should have excellent attention to detail, understand the importance of accurate and timely documentation and ensure integrity in the reporting process, driving efficiency and improvements where appropriate. As well as;
- Operating at a senior level within a complex finance function
- Experience of reporting in a listed environment required
- Experience of financial services helpful but not required
- Strong academic background and accounting qualification
Please apply with a CV and a covering note explaining your relevance for the position, including salary package and notice period.