Alexander Lloyd
This position is particularly critical as the business transitions and brings its European operations into a consolidated reporting framework. Working closely with the Head of Finance, this role will take a lead position in strengthening financial control, enhancing reporting quality, and supporting strategic decision-making. The candidate must have experience of working within a LLP
You can be based in either the Brighton or London office on a hybrid basis – 3 days PW office
Duties will include but not be limited too:
- Play a pivotal role in establishing a robust group reporting and consolidation framework
- Shape and strengthen financial controls across a multi-entity, international structure
- Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business
- Lead and support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting
- Play a key role in the consolidation of UK and international entities, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations
- Support the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts across UK and international entities
- Take ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial data across all entities
- Lead the review, challenge, and resolution of complex reconciliations, proactively identifying risks and driving corrective action
- Provide leadership on WIP management, including strategic oversight of aged WIP, ensuring robust valuation methodologies, and partnering with stakeholders to improve billing discipline, recovery rates, and cash conversion
- Partner closely with Finance Managers and support functions to provide robust financial insight and constructive challenge
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Identify and lead opportunities to enhance financial processes, controls, and reporting capability
Skill set
- Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
- Experience of working within a LLP environment either as a Senior Manager making the first move or in a professional services business
- Strong experience in financial reporting within a complex environment
- Proven experience of balance sheet ownership and financial control
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of governance frameworks
- Advanced analytical capability and attention to detail
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