Overview
Head of Financial Reporting (Group Consolidation)
We're partnering with a leading real estate investment manager to appoint an experienced Head of Financial Reporting to lead the Group's financial reporting function across its UK and European operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, growing investment business with a high-quality property portfolio and a complex international corporate structure. Reporting to the CFO, you'll play a key leadership role, owning Group reporting, technical accounting and consolidations while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Responsibilities
- Leading the Group financial reporting function, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
- Managing the consolidation of multiple UK and European entities, including complex holding structures and SPVs.
- Preparing and reviewing IFRS consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts.
- Acting as the business's technical IFRS expert, advising on complex accounting matters, acquisitions, restructurings and new accounting standards.
- Leading the year-end audit process and managing relationships with external auditors.
- Driving continuous improvement across reporting processes, controls and finance systems.
- Leading and developing a high-performing financial reporting team.
Qualifications / About You
We're looking for an accomplished finance leader who can combine strong technical expertise with a commercial mindset.
- Extensive experience leading Group financial reporting within a complex organisation.
- Significant experience preparing consolidations across UK and European entities.
- Strong technical IFRS knowledge, including consolidated financial statements.
- Experience within real estate investment management, property investment, real estate private equity or an alternative asset management environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting issues clearly.
- A proactive approach and a passion for improving processes and developing teams.
Head of Financial Reporting employer: Strand Hill
Strand Hill is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a leader in the real estate sector, we provide our employees with ample opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a supportive culture that values teamwork and excellence. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys not only competitive benefits but also the chance to make a meaningful impact in a market-leading business.
