Group Financial Reporting Director

Do you thrive in a role that combines rigorous analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative engagement, and are you ready to take your financial reporting skills to the next level? Then we’d love to hear from you as you might be the one, we are looking for!

Banking Circle Group is a next generation financial technology platform for global commerce chosen by some of the largest and most successful companies around the world.

At the center of the Banking Circle Group ecosystem, Banking Circle S.A. offers global cross border payments, accounts and liquidity management through the first and only global hub for real-time clearing and settlement with direct API access. This is surrounded by a rich set of complementary eCommerce solutions, including embedded finance, business payments & card issuing, B2B Buy Now Pay Later and account-to-account payment methods.

About the role
We are looking to hire a skilled Group Financial Reporting professional to join our team in London. You will be at the heart of building out our financial reporting capabilities and Group finance function, reporting to our Group CFO.

In this role you will be instrumental in consolidating financial data from across the group, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of our financial statements. You will get the opportunity to delve deep into the financial workings of a multifaceted business, providing crucial insights that influence strategic decisions. Your expertise will be vital in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and communicating financial information to stakeholders, both internally and externally.

What you will be doing

• Consolidation of Financial Statements: Consolidate financial data from various business units or subsidiaries to prepare the group's overall financial statements.
• Statutory Reporting: Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, preparing reports that adhere to relevant accounting standards (like IFRS or GAAP).
• External Financial Communication: Handle the preparation and release of financial information to external stakeholders, such as investors, analysts, and regulatory bodies.
• Audit Facilitation: Work closely with external auditors during audits, providing necessary information and clarifications about financial statements and practices.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that financial reporting complies with legal and regulatory requirements, staying updated with changes in financial regulations.
• Internal Reporting: Provide financial reports to senior management, aiding in strategic decision-making, performance tracking, and corporate governance.
• Financial Analysis and Insights: Analyze financial data to provide insights into the company's financial health, identifying trends, variances, and areas of concern.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures for financial reporting to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across the organization.
• Intercompany Transactions: Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, which is crucial for groups with multiple subsidiaries.
• Tax Reporting: Collaborate with the tax department to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
• Investor Relations Support: Assist in preparing reports and presentations for investor relations, including earnings releases and annual reports.
• Budgeting and Forecasting Support: Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing historical financial data and analysis.

What we are looking for
To be the right candidate for this position, we expect you to have a demonstrated capability from a similar role within the banking/financial services industry, together with holding a master’s or bachelor’s degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance or equivalent. You have Experience with IFRS framework and best practices.

You possess strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to identify ways to improve efficiency are likewise highly valued qualifications for this role. Furthermore, you have strong organizational and project management skills, that enable you to be both flexible, and to work up against tight deadlines.

As a person, you are an exceptional team player with a positive and open mindset who enjoys interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. You have a work smarter mindset and are always looking for ways to optimize processes.

As Banking Circle is an international company it´s a requirement, that you are fluent in English both verbally and in writing.

Would you like to join us?
We will be conducting interviews continuously; therefore, we urge interested candidates to apply online as soon as possible. Please note that applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

If you have questions do not hesitate to contact Katja Linnea Serritzlew, Global Recruitment Partner on [email protected]. No agencies, please.

Department: Amerika Plads 38, København Ø

Lokation: London (UK)