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Head of Reporting & Financial Operations

City of London
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Your new company

This rapidly growing company is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals through an innovative, all-in-one platform that simplifies saving, investing, home-buying, and retirement planning. We're a mission-driven organisation with a strong, collaborative culture.

Your new role

Lead corporate reporting strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Oversee timely preparation and submission of all statutory financial reports (annual accounts, consolidated statements, tax filings, regulatory returns).
Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes through technology and best practices.
Ensure full compliance with IFRS and other accounting standards, adapting to regulatory changes.
Collaborate with senior finance leadership to advance IPO readiness, focusing on reporting and controls.
Provide strategic oversight for all daily financial operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax).
Optimise financial operations to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance working capital.
Manage the selection, implementation, and oversight of financial systems and technologies.
Develop and implement robust financial policies, procedures, and controls for data integrity.
Maintain a strong internal control framework to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

What you'll need to succeed

Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience
IPO readiness or M&A transaction experience within a listed business.
In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP & IFRS.
Ability to manage complex financial functions, drive process improvements, and implement effective financial controls.
Exceptional project management skills, with a proven ability to deliver large projects involving internal and external stakeholders.
A confident communicator with the gravitas to influence.
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