Head of Internal Reporting

We are seeking a Head of Internal Reporting to join our growing business and play a pivotal role in shaping the Groups internal reporting framework. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Reporting this newly created role is critical in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of internal financial reports driving efficiencies and maintaining a robust financial control environment.

If youre a proactive innovative thought leader with strong leadership skills and a passion for financial excellence wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting:

• Develop and implement a robust internal reporting framework aligned with regulatory obligations and business objectives.
• Lead the preparation of executivelevel reports for monthly/quarterly business reviews and strategic project reporting.
• Coordinate the Executive Finance Committee including; developing frameworks to monitor financial efficiencies and deviations and preparing and presenting reports.
• Conduct indepth financial analysis to support decisionmaking and provide actionable insights to senior management.

Financial Controls:

• Maintain efficient financial control processes ensuring risks are identified managed and escalated appropriately.
• Oversee adherence to SLAs and ensure clear documentation of internal reporting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial controls ensuring alignment with regulations and standards.

Finance Transformation:

• Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within internal reporting and financial control functions.
• Act as an AI ambassador driving innovation and adopting new technologies.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and mentor the Internal Reporting Team fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure the team structure supports current and future business needs with active succession planning in place.

What Were Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of 7 years PQE.
• Experience in a similar role within a regulated or listed environment.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting standards internal controls and Boardlevel reporting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and effectively.
• Critical thinker with a proactive approach to problemsolving and innovation.
• High attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.

About us

AJ Bell is one of the fastestgrowing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an awardwinning range of solutions that caters for everyone from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 542000 customers using our awardwinning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than 86.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments and by continuously striving to make investing easier we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018 AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol we now have over 1450 employees and have been named one of the UKs Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years.

Our perks and benefits

• Competitive starting salary depending on experience
• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days increasing up to 31 days with length of service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan provided by SimplyHealth
• Private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership with an onsite gym providing a wide range of free classes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay pledge
• Enhanced maternity paternity and shared parental leave
• Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events including monthly payday drinks annual Christmas party summer party and much more
• Parking at Exchange Quay
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals including access to personal skills workshops
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent management programmes
• Peer recognition scheme with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code
• Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals

Hybrid working

At AJ Bell our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. Thats why we offer a hybrid working model where youll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members an initial period will be fulltime in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race sex gender identity sexual orientation age pregnancy religion physical and mental disability marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above or just want to know more about the company and the role wed love to speak to you.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime