Head of Financial Reporting

At any moment in time, we have hundreds of active projects around the world, each with varying revenue streams. Our Finance team not only take great pride to understand the value in the financial management of these projects, they ensure everything is compliant with the National Audit Office to help deliver year end accounts to Parliament.Trusted, Commercially successful, and always growing. This is Finance with a twist, Now, youve got the opportunity to join them.Accounting for the nations interestsStriking the perfect balanceCreating value in your workIt all mattersLead the financial reporting function of our vital global organisationWhen you join us in this important, senior role in the Finance team, youll build an extremely motivated, high performing team, provide the inspirational leadership required to ensure high quality and accurate financial reporting, and oversee the delivery of the annual statutory accounts and external auditing process. Taking responsibility for the financial content of our annual report, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation and accounting standards, youll also act as the key source of expert technical accounting advice relating to all our financial and management accounts.But your work wont stop here among your other key responsibilities will be taking the lead in the delivery of the strategic aims of our organisations financial reporting, engaging with stakeholders to develop solutions which align to current and future business needs. Youll also oversee a monthly review of all accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, and identify, monitor and mitigate risks in relation to financial reporting and internal control.Use your expert accountancy skills with a business that keeps the country secureWith an accounting qualification gained from one of the main professional bodies (e.g. CIMA, ACCA or ACA) and significant post-qualification experience, youll be a motivating team leader and possess an excellent track record of financial management and control. You should have well developed knowledge of accounting principles, the Government Financial Reporting Manual and International Financial Reporting Standards, and a functional understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and general ledger systems.Well look for experience of month end/year end close, the preparation of financial and management account statements and the statutory audit process. Your superb communication and interpersonal skills will allow you to develop positive relationships with all our stakeholders, and youll also be an excellent problem solver. Recent experience of working with the National Audit Office would be desirable, as would an understanding of Trading Fund accounting, knowledge of the Whole of Government Accounts process and managing business change.Discover the support you need to grow and develop your careerBut were always looking to improve just like you. Thats why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, youll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.Want to see your future teams work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Everyone who works with FCDO Services must be security cleared before joining us, so if youre successful in your application well ask you to undergo our vetting process. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know youre welcome and valued. Its what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why were recognised as a Carer Confident workplace. And its how you know youre joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.All our employees have to be security cleared before joining us, so you will need to undergo a vetting process if you're successful in your application. This role would require you to undergo Security Check (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website.Hanslope Park based posts attract a Location Allowance of 1,750 per annum.FCDO Services are regulated by the Civil Service Commission.