Overview
In this role you lead the Group Reporting function for British Land, overseeing the consolidation and reporting for the Group and directing a team of five accountants. You will own external and statutory reporting, quarterly management packs, and liaise with auditors while guiding corporate transactions and technical accounting matters. You’ll work closely with the Finance leadership to deliver timely, accurate financial information that informs strategic decisions. This is a hands-on, impactful position in a collaborative, high-performance finance team.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Group Reporting team (5 accountants) and contribute to Finance leadership
- Own half-year Group consolidation process, including key metrics and analysis
- Oversee external reporting: financial statements and notes for annual and half-year reports
- Manage quarterly reporting alongside senior Finance team, including Underlying Profit
- Act as primary contact for external auditors to resolve issues efficiently
- Collaborate with Tax, Treasury and Capital Markets on corporate transactions and restructures
- Resolve technical accounting issues and prepare/present technical papers as needed
- Lead end-to-end production of the Group’s statutory accounts (excluding joint ventures) with external auditors
- Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects to support management decisions
Key requirements
- Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent qualification
- Qualified Accountant (ICAEW or equivalent) with strong technical skills
- Strong communication with both accountants and non-accountants and stakeholder management
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and take on responsibility
- Demonstrable commercial awareness
- Ability to manage a broad portfolio, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines
- Confident in analysing complex transactions and distilling salient features
- Ability to produce clear, well-structured schedules and papers
- Excellent IT skills
- stakeholder management
- clear communication
- collaboration
- consolidation
- financial statements and notes
- technical accounting
Group Reporting Manager in London employer: British Land
British Land is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation in the heart of Central London. With hybrid working options, employees enjoy a flexible environment that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that drive sustainability and corporate reputation. The company prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
