Head of Financial Reporting - Michael Page

Our client is an international financial services and investment platform operating across private capital, advisory and lending activities. Following a recent acquisition by a global listed parent, the business is undergoing a significant shift towards centralised governance, enhanced reporting standards and operational scale. Description • Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and consolidation across a highly complex, multi-entity structure • Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, consistency and governance in line with a listed group environment • Strengthen financial controls, including balance sheet integrity, audit readiness and SOX-aligned processes • Own technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, investments/loans, FX and intercompany activity • Partner with senior stakeholders to provide clear insight on performance, risks and opportunities • Support a major finance transformation programme, including ERP consolidation to a single platform • Manage and develop a small team while coordinating across international finance teams and outsourced providers. Profile • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), ideally practice-trained • Strong experience in financial reporting, control and consolidation within complex, multi-entity environments • Background in regulated, listed, or fast-paced reporting environments is highly advantageous • Exposure to financial services, private capital, lending or real asset structures preferred • Experience working across international and multi-currency structures • Confident engaging and challenging senior stakeholders in a commercial environment • Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to operate effectively in evolving and ambiguous settings Job Offer • Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 + bonus • Hybrid working (3 days in office) • Comprehensive benefits including private medical, pension, life assurance and well-being support • Opportunity to shape finance processes within a growing international platform • Significant visibility and career progression within a transforming, globally backed organisation