Job Description About AberdeenAberdeen plc is one of Europe's largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor. As Head of UK Financial Reporting and Control, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding the financial integrity of our business while helping us deliver on our purpose and enabling you to invest in your tomorrow. The function ensures we meet our statutory and regulatory obligations while maintaining robust governance and financial integrity. Working collaboratively across the business, the team delivers reliable reporting, strong controls and continuous improvement initiatives that help enable our clients to be better investors. About the RoleThis is a senior leadership opportunity within Group Financial Control, reporting to the Head of UK & EMEA Financial Reporting and Control. Based in Edinburgh, you will lead the UK Financial Reporting and Control team and provide financial stewardship across Aberdeen's key UK regulated and non-regulated entities. You will translate strategic priorities into clear, measurable outcomes, overseeing legal entity reporting, financial control, statutory accounts, regulatory reporting and audit activity. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, board directors and regulators, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to shape the future of financial reporting and control within a leading investment company. Through your leadership and expertise, you'll help strengthen governance, drive continuous improvement and invest in your own future career growth. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a high-performing UK Financial Reporting and Control team, fostering an inclusive culture, strong accountability and continuous learning. Own the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful UK legal entity financial and board reporting, providing analysis and challenge across performance, capital, liquidity and risk. Maintain a robust legal entity control environment, ensuring effective balance sheet governance, financial integrity and strong reporting controls. Lead statutory and regulatory reporting, manage external audit relationships and oversee changes to accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements. Provide technical accounting leadership and strategic insight, translating complex financial matters into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders. About the CandidateWe're looking for a collaborative and inclusive finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills. EssentialQualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong knowledge of IFRS, UK statutory reporting and financial control. Significant experience in financial reporting, legal entity control or audit within investment management or a regulated financial services environment. Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to build capability, develop talent and translate strategy into delivery. Experience leading complex reporting cycles, audits, regulatory deliverables and change initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage at board, executive and senior management level. Strong understanding of the UK regulated financial services environment, coupled with a robust control mindset and a track record of continuous improvement. DesirableExperience overseeing outsourced or centralised finance service providers. Knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools, including ERP platforms such as Oracle, alongside strong Excel and presentation skills. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. Our benefitsThere's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. An inclusive way of workingWhatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. SummaryLocation: EdinburghType: Full time
Financial Reporting Manager (Governance) in Edinburgh employer: Aberdeen Group
Aberdeen plc is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits such as 40 days of annual leave, a substantial pension contribution, and flexible working arrangements, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant city of Edinburgh. Join us to make a meaningful impact while investing in your future within a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to excellence.
