Head of Internal Reporting

1 week ago

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom AJ Bell Full time
We are seeking a Head of Internal Reporting to join our growing business and play a pivotal role in shaping the Group's internal reporting framework. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Reporting, this newly created role is critical in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of internal financial reports, driving efficiencies, and maintaining a robust financial control environment.

If you're a proactive, innovative thought leader with strong leadership skills and a passion for financial excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting:
  • Develop and implement a robust internal reporting framework aligned with regulatory obligations and business objectives.
  • Lead the preparation of executive-level reports for monthly/quarterly business reviews and strategic project reporting.
  • Coordinate the Executive Finance Committee, including; developing frameworks to monitor financial efficiencies and deviations and preparing and presenting reports.
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making and provide actionable insights to senior management.

Financial Controls:
  • Maintain efficient financial control processes, ensuring risks are identified, managed, and escalated appropriately.
  • Oversee adherence to SLAs and ensure clear documentation of internal reporting processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial controls, ensuring alignment with regulations and standards.

Finance Transformation:
  • Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within internal reporting and financial control functions.
  • Act as an AI ambassador, driving innovation and adopting new technologies.

Team Leadership:
  • Manage and mentor the Internal Reporting Team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure the team structure supports current and future business needs, with active succession planning in place.

What We're Looking For:
  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of 7 years PQE.
  • Experience in a similar role within a regulated or listed environment.
  • Proven expertise in financial reporting standards, internal controls, and Board-level reporting.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and effectively.
  • Critical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
  • High attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.

About us

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 542,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £86.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®.

Our perks and benefits
  • Competitive starting salary depending on experience
  • Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
  • A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Annual free share awards scheme
  • Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth
  • Private healthcare scheme and dental plan
  • Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Bike loan scheme
  • Sick pay+ pledge
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
  • Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
  • Loans for travel season tickets
  • Death in service scheme
  • Paid time off for volunteer work
  • Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
  • Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
  • Parking at Exchange Quay (subject to availability)
  • Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
  • Ongoing technical training
  • Professional qualification support
  • Talent development programmes
  • Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
  • Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
  • Casual dress code
  • Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals

Hybrid working

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

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