Equifind is supporting a global wealth management group based in the City of London in recruiting a Head of Group Reporting & Business Partnering.
Renowned for their impressive growth within the industry, the group's success is evidenced by their ability to identify and capitalise on investment prospects across various sectors and geographic regions, while delivering value to investors.
The ongoing need to bridge the gap between the Group and their overseas entities has led to the creation of a role to oversee all reporting and international business partnering activities. Reporting directly to the dual CFO/COO, this position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to drive positive change and enhance efficiencies.
What will I be doing?
- Support the overseas regions in the production of annual budgets and forecasts, working with the FP&A team in the UK and in accordance with group timelines.
- Ensure overseas entities are sufficiently funded by appropriate mechanisms where required and coordinate the payment of dividends to group.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders in the overseas businesses including country and regional CFOs and Finance teams, as well as stakeholders in the wider business including senior leadership.
- Oversee cash flow reporting including the preparation of suitable forecasts and other analysis.
- Actively contributing to strengthening of the Finance team and identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and analysis.
- Management of a small team of accountants including training, development, and recruitment when needed
- Oversight of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process and consolidation of the overseas entities
What's on offer?
- Base salary of £100-120,000
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Employer pension contribution
- 27 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance coverage.
- Group income protection.
- Life assurance.
- Plus, a host of additional perks and benefits!
What do I need to apply?
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- At least 7 years of post-qualified experience in a similar role
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP
- Advanced-level Excel skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent report writing and able to confidently liaise with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in preparing management account and key performance data
- Proven stakeholder management experience and relationship building skills