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Head of Financial Reporting
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Head of Financial Reporting (6-Month FTC)
London | £100,000 - £110,000 + Bonus
Hybrid – 4 days office per week
A unique opportunity has arisen to join a small UK-listed investment company in a newly created Head of Financial Reporting position, reporting directly to the CFO.
This is an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with a strong possibility of becoming a permanent appointment. Operating within a lean and highly collaborative finance team, this role offers a rare blend of hands-on delivery and strategic influence, providing significant exposure to senior leadership, the Board, and key external stakeholders.
The Role
As Head of Financial Reporting, you will take ownership of the group's financial reporting and technical accounting agenda while supporting wider finance activities including treasury, governance, controls, and tax.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading all technical IFRS accounting matters and financial reporting activities
- Reviewing quarterly NAV calculations and statutory financial statements
- Managing the year-end audit and interim review process
- Acting as the key contact for external auditors and service providers
- Supporting treasury activities, liquidity management, financing arrangements, and cash forecasting
- Contributing to tax compliance, structuring, and reporting matters
- Supporting internal controls, governance, and risk management frameworks
- Presenting financial, accounting, and treasury matters to senior stakeholders and the Board
- Playing a key role in potential group reporting transformation projects, including consolidation and financial reporting enhancements
Experience Required:
We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with a strong technical accounting background in a listed investment company, fund manager, or real assets business.
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- Strong IFRS technical accounting expertise – Including IFRS10
- Experience of group reporting and consolidations
- Proven Tax and Treasury experience – Including familiarity with LLP tax issues for investment management entities
- A track record of managing external audits and stakeholder relationships
- The credibility to influence senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders
- A hands-on approach coupled with strategic thinking
- Experience working within complex international group structures
Due to the requirement for an immediate start, applications are only being considered from candidates who are immediately available or on a very short notice period.
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