Senior Leadership Position

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Canary Wharf Group plc Full time

This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and skilled finance professional to join the Canary Wharf Group as an Associate Director – Group Finance. The successful candidate will be a senior leader with a strong track record in finance leadership roles, preferably in a group-level finance function.



Main Responsibilities:


  • Develop and implement financial policies, and procedures to support the overall goals and objectives of the CWG Group.
  • Lead the Group finance team on the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting, specifically quarterly shareholder reporting, and half year and annual bond holder reporting. Drive improvements in the efficiency of the financial close process.
  • Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance and support to the business on complex accounting issues that arise from transaction/investment activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and best practices.
  • Stay updated with Real Estate industry trends and economic developments and monitor changes in accounting regulations and standards, assess their impact on financial reporting, and implement necessary changes.
  • Draft accounting papers supporting the Group's approach for key estimates and judgements and proactively engaging with the external auditors where appropriate to ensure timely resolution of issues. Draft Audit Committee reporting on relevant topics as the need arises.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the commercial and business segment finance teams, legal, and tax departments, to ensure alignment and collaboration on reporting matters.
  • Manage the external audit process and coordinate with auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit.
  • Lead and manage the Group finance team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of engagement, development and quality of delivery.
  • Develop the Group Finance function internal control environment. Foster a culture of financial discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement to ensure robustness of the internal controls.
  • Assist in ad hoc financial projects and assignments as required.

    Requirements:


    • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with significant (+7 years) post qualified experience. Proven experience (minimum 4 years) of industry experience in finance leadership roles, preferably in a group-level finance function.
    • Experience in leading the financial close for complex Groups and implementing change to improve the efficiency of the close process.
    • Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, financial analysis techniques, and financial reporting standards. A strong understanding of treasury (debt and financial instrument) accounting is essential.
    • A track record of leading and developing a finance team, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Proven ability to implement improvements to internal controls and processes including through the use of technology solutions.
    • Proficiency in using financial software and ERP systems. Experience with Yardi would be a significant advantage but not essential.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and prioritize tasks effectively.
    • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards and experience of writing the front half of financial statements including sustainability and risk reporting narrative disclosures.
    • Proven ability in managing the external and internal audit relationships and in driving an improved audit process.
    • Strong attention to detail and agility to work across a range of areas is critical. Must be able to take ownership of tasks, bear responsibility for work produced.
    • Very organised with exceptional time management skills – able to work under pressure, prioritising and meet competing deadlines.
    • Bring energy and passion for what they do. A self-starter that is prepared to challenge the norm and explore new ways of doing things.

      What We Offer:

We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.



We are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent, as an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.



We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.



We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.

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