UK Head of Financial Reporting

The UK Head of Financial Reporting is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of activities associated with Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist and encourage employee career progression through defined career paths, management processes, appropriate training, and Professional Development Plans (PDPs).
• Act as the primary point of contact for a key client, building strong relationships, fostering growth, and effectively resolving escalations.
• Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives as well as support corporate governance and ethics.
• Assess new business viability against existing business capabilities and make appropriate recommendations.
• Manage financial reporting operations at a site or functional level including people managers, partner across departments and business to develop and enhance cost‑effective solutions that meet client expectations and needs.
• Monitor, set, and achieve established department goals during day‑to‑day operations as well as serve as the point of escalation for complex issues and manage resolution of issues and new business requests.
• Evaluate risk and controls, including the operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance to established controls.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets.
• Be a technical leader in Financial Reporting for UK funds.
• Lead strategic planning process with business units and prioritize business development requirements to completion.
• Monitor Profit and Loss (P&L), expense management, budget, and planning.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience.
• Chartered Accountant preferred.
• Experience within financial markets and fund accounting.
• Experience in financial services, client management, project management, strategic management, operational management, and resource and expense management.
• Experience with people management and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts, financial services, and global financial markets.
• Demonstrated talent assessment as well as the ability to manage client relationships.

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (annually reviewed).
• Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week).
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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