Head of Financial Reporting - Michael Page - #2099833

Our client is an international financial services and investment platform operating across private capital, advisory and lending activities. Following a recent acquisition by a global listed parent, the business is undergoing a significant shift towards centralised governance, enhanced reporting standards and operational scale.

Description

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and consolidation across a highly complex, multi-entity structure
• Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, consistency and governance in line with a listed group environment
• Strengthen financial controls, including balance sheet integrity, audit readiness and SOX-aligned processes
• Own technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, investments/loans, FX and intercompany activity
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide clear insight on performance, risks and opportunities
• Support a major finance transformation programme, including ERP consolidation to a single platform
• Manage and develop a small team while coordinating across international finance teams and outsourced providers.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), ideally practice-trained
• Strong experience in financial reporting, control and consolidation within complex, multi-entity environments
• Background in regulated, listed, or fast-paced reporting environments is highly advantageous
• Exposure to financial services, private capital, lending or real asset structures preferred
• Experience working across international and multi-currency structures
• Confident engaging and challenging senior stakeholders in a commercial environment
• Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to operate effectively in evolving and ambiguous settings

Job Offer

• Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 + bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical, pension, life assurance and well-being support
• Opportunity to shape finance processes within a growing international platform
• Significant visibility and career progression within a transforming, globally backed organisation