Head of Financial Control and Reporting

13 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom FE fundinfo Full time
Job Title: Head of Financial Control & Reporting

FE fundinfo is a leading investment management technology and data company connecting asset managers to distributors in the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific. We are proud of our vast, diverse, and highly skilled team, who help to make our industry Better Connected and Better Informed.

Our Finance, Legal & Business Intelligence function is spread across our global offices. In summary, they manage the company's finances, support the ambitious M&A strategy, implement risk management controls, and work closely with the commercial, product, and engineering functions to grow the company in a profitable way.

The Head of Financial Control & Reporting is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Group CFO. This role oversees the Head of Finance Operations and the Group Financial Controller, managing a team of over 40 members across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for all compliant bookkeeping (routine, complex, and judgmental) and statutory and regulatory reporting and legal entity stewardship for all locations.
  • Review of complex statutory accounts, including group consolidation.
  • Responsibility for the integrity of group financial reporting and recording in the ledger.
  • Assessment of judgmental accounting issues and disclosures.
  • Key point of contact with external auditors and internal stakeholders (including tax, companies' office, regulatory, and statistical).
  • Group Treasury/Cash representative, including ownership of Group loan relationships, assessment, and coordination of Group repatriation planning and working capital funding with the Group function.
  • Responsible for in-country tax compliance activities and risk management, with a dotted line responsibility for all Group tax issues.
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and disposals key business partner.
  • Group finance lead for larger deals and support subordinates on smaller deals.
  • Performing financial due diligence, reviewing legal documents, and planning finance process and system integrations.
  • Group finance lead for legal entity restructuring projects, including working with external advisors on judgmental issues and coordination with local finance teams and global accounting.
  • Lead for Group contributions to global system implementations & changes.
  • Process improvement projects and promoting best practice that can be shared globally.
  • Identification and communication of risk management issues.
  • Subject matter expert for regional financial accounting matters.
  • Mentoring and coaching of direct and indirect reports.
  • Provide support/back-up to divisional controllers and international finance issues/projects.
  • Group oversight for Procure to Pay, travel, and entertainment expense processing, outsourced accounting activities, and payroll activities.
  • Working closely with the Group FP&A team, providing insight and input into the results/estimate/budget for the specific office/region, along with the link to the Department Heads and Senior Managers.

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in a Group Financial Controller or similar role.
  • Qualified (preferably Chartered) accountant.
  • Strong technical accounting skills, thorough knowledge of UK GAAP essential, and good IFRS knowledge.
  • M&A experience with a thorough understanding of M&A integration and how to manage expectations from shareholders.
  • People management experience with strong leadership abilities, including talent identification and development of others.
  • Experience of remote management with the ability to understand all global cultures and adapt appropriately.
  • Ability to work effectively within a matrix structure; in particular, to deliver results from dotted line management.
  • Knowledge and experience to bring solutions, exercise professional judgment, and initiative.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Experience working in a large accounting or professional services business.
  • Prior experience within a private equity-backed organization, including exit experience.
Benefits

By joining the team as a Head of Financial Control & Reporting, you will be offered the following:

  • An opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that is revolutionising the finance industry.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • 25 days holiday and holiday purchase options.
  • Private medical healthcare.
  • Company socials and events.
  • Bike to work scheme.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to work for a company that values Trust, Connectivity, and Innovation. In line with our core values, you can also expect the following:

  • Full LinkedIn Learning access.
  • A sustainable business that cares for the environment and our communities.
  • Opportunities to give back to local communities through volunteer days.
  • Becoming a part of Charity Challenges for raising money for charities selected by employees.
  • Options to join and lead diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Apply today via the link below for immediate consideration and we will endeavour to get back to you within 5 working days. Visit our Glassdoor profile or fefundinfo.com to find out more about life @ FE fundinfo



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