NSTR are recruiting for an Investment Analysis & Financial Reporting Manager to be a part of a group of individual businesses and strategic, long-term investments spanning housebuilding, property and development, leisure, and healthcare. The business has a substantial presence in the housebuilding sector.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting directly to CFO, this role includes provision of financial reporting for a ~£1bn group of companies and subsidiaries. You will be responsible for analysing investment opportunities, and should expect to get actively involved from day 1. This role will allow you to gain excellent insight into the breadth of the business, the key issues facing the business and exposure to senior management and external partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting
- Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Ensure adherence to IFRS and other regulatory reporting requirements.
Audit Coordination
- Manage the relationship with external auditors, drawing on experience to facilitate a smooth audit process.
- Provide necessary documentation and support for audit inquiries and reviews.
Team Leadership
- Oversee a team responsible for financial reporting activities, providing guidance, mentorship, and ensuring a high standard of work.
- Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Process Improvement
- Continuously assess and enhance financial reporting processes for efficiency and accuracy.
- Implement best practices and stay informed about industry trends.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Monitor changes in financial regulations and standards, ensuring the organisation's compliance.
- Identify and mitigate financial reporting risks.
Financial Analysis
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to support decision-making processes.
- Provide insights into key financial metrics and trends.
Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Communicate financial results and insights effectively to senior management.
- Collaborate with various departments to gather relevant information for reporting.
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing accurate financial data for planning purposes
Investment Analysis
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative reviews of fund investment opportunities across all of our asset classes
- Meet with top-tier fund managers in buyout, venture capital, and other strategies
- Review financial statements of private equity partnerships, including portfolio company valuations and investment cash flows
- Prepare client reports and presentations
- Assist with special reporting, research, and due diligence projects
REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified Accountant - ideally ACA, ideally from a Big 4 / Top 6 firm with some PQE
- Educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience
- Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills with an ability to create and agree workable solutions.
- Good, broad accounting experience with the ability to challenge at times
- A strong finance aptitude with a track-record of delivering within committed timescales and maintaining customer focus
- Resilience, problem solving and good judgement - this role is often the first call for issues and queries, for which no clear answer exists or prior knowledge available
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit