About Us

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Director, Financial Reporting to join our Group Finance team.In this high-impact position, you will be responsible for the delivery of the Group’s consolidated financial reporting and analysis to internal stakeholders, investors, lenders and rating agencies. You will play a critical role in the Finance team, distilling financial performance metrics into clear, succinct analysis to support decision making and will develop strong working relationships with senior leaders across the Group.You will also lead on reporting project activity, such as the integration of new acquisitions into the Group’s consolidation approach and work closely with the Group Analytics and Financial Systems teams to develop data, analysis and visualisation tools to support evolving business needs.To succeed in the role, you will have broad experience across the areas of financial reporting, systems and control, and be competent in articulating analysis to senior internal and external stakeholders.What you’ll do

You\''ll manage and oversee the Group’s monthly close and subsidiary consolidation process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial accuracy is maintained.You\''ll collaborate with Finance Directors and management teams to analyze trading performance, explain variances to budgets and forecasts, and respond to investor or lender queries with insightful analysis.You\''ll produce and deliver monthly and quarterly management reports for internal and external stakeholders, while also leading ad-hoc reporting and performance analysis.You\''ll drive improvements in financial reporting processes, system automation, and reporting visualizations, enhancing the quality and efficiency of insights shared in management meetings.You\''ll oversee the integration of newly acquired entities into the Group’s consolidation structure, maintaining consistency in the chart of accounts and enabling historical trend analysis.What we offer

Comprehensive remuneration: Competitive financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profilePension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributionsWellbeing: Additional social benefits such as medical insurance and life assurance, access to onsite gym as well as engaging with our local community via sports activities, charity programmes and environmental initiativesFlexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blendSupport and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every dayAbout You

You are a qualified accountant with a recognised body such as ACA or ACCA, bringing strong technical expertise in financial reporting across multi-jurisdictional, multi-currency, and complex group environments.You have experience in Private Equity or leveraged businesses, with proven ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.You demonstrate strong analytical, presentational, and written communication skills, with a high level of organisation and commitment to meeting tight deadlines.You are proficient in management reporting, including developing PowerBI dashboards, and have a solid understanding of effective financial control environments.You possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with systems like Sun Systems, Sharperlight, PowerBI, and Workday Adaptive, along with valuable insight into the investor services or broader financial services industry.Additional Information

Our commitment to you and the environmentAs a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We\’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients\'' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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