Head of Financial Reporting

A fantastic opportunity to work in a listed leading commercial property developer as Head of Financial Reporting.

This company are a market leader in terms of innovation and the quality and design of their projects.

Roles rarely come up here, the culture is excellent and they reward their employees with market leading benefits.

Specifically looking for candidates who have excellent financial reporting and technical backgrounds, ideally within real estate.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Lead the preparation of all statutory financial statements (Group accounts and subsidiaries) under IFRS (or applicable GAAP).
• Oversee the preparation of quarterly (management accounts), half-yearly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of reported figures.
• Review of the Interim Report and annual Report and Accounts, which involves proof reading, ensuring consistency throughout the reports and liaison with the auditors.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and develop the financial reporting team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Overall management of the financial reporting team consisting of five accountants.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting issues to team members and wider finance teams.
• Additional direct line management and guidance for the Accounts Payable Manager.
• Set objectives and performance goals aligned with departmental and company-wide priorities.

Technical Expertise and Advisory:

• Serve as the company's technical expert on accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 16 and IAS 40).
• Advise senior management on the financial implications of transactions, business strategies, and market developments. Including, where required, the preparation of completion accounts for corporate disposals.
• Review and interpret changes to accounting standards and their impact on the company's financial statements.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Partner with the Group Financial Controller to provide insights for decision-making and strategy formulation.
• Work closely with external auditors, ensuring a smooth audit process and addressing any issues raised.
• Collaborate with other finance teams (including property management finance), tax teams, and operational managers to streamline processes and enhance reporting.
• Preparation of various papers for the Audit Committee as required.

Other duties:

• Credit Committee - Assist the team in performing financial covenant reviews of prospective tenants, contractors and suppliers.
• Assist the Finance System Projects Team with the implementation of any new finance projects (including the new Finance System (ERP)).
• Other ad-hoc analysis or projects as and when required.

Process and System Improvement:

• Continuously improve financial reporting systems, processes, documentation, and policies to enhance efficiency and reduce reporting timelines.
• Ensure robust controls are in place for critical reporting cycles, including the use of advanced technology or software.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• A qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) with extensive post-qualification experience.
• Significant experience in financial reporting for a listed company, ideally within the real estate sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, particularly standards relevant to real estate (e.g., IAS 40, IFRS 9, IFRS 16).
• Proven track record in leading financial reporting teams and delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and innovative approach to improving processes and systems.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates