Head of Financial and Regulatory Reporting- Interim

Responsibilities

• Interim - Head of Financial & Regulatory Reporting
• The Interim Group Head of Financial and Regulatory Reporting is a senior role responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial and regulatory reporting across the Group for a 12-month period.
• The role includes the delivery of high-quality financial statements, regulatory submissions to the FCA and other bodies, and driving strategic initiatives around automation, data governance, and reporting transformation.
• You will lead a team of finance professionals and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk and Compliance to ensure robust reporting, strong controls, and continuous improvement.
• How We Work:
• You will be expected to work in an office environment. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
• Assigned workspace in our designated office location.
• Company-issued equipment
• Support and collaboration from a dedicated results focused team
• Financial Reporting
• Lead and coordinate several external audit engagements, acting as the primary contact for auditors and ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve audit queries and provide required documentation.
• Research and analyse US GAAP vs. IFRS or US GAAP vs FRS 102 differences for key accounting topics and prepare necessary journal entries for statutory reporting purposes.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and conduct accounting assessments for non-routine transactions, including but not limited to business or asset acquisitions, restructurings, financial instruments, and other complex matters.
• Support the month-end close process including ensuring accuracy of month-end templates.
• Assist in ad hoc tasks as needed.
• Regulatory Reporting
• Take ownership of the end-to-end FCA regulatory submission process in the UK, including all reporting obligations under both MiFID and E-money licenses.
• Responsible for leading the preparation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of the firm's ICARA in accordance with FCA IFPR (MIFIDPRU) requirements, including the development and execution of credible wind‑down planning.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess implications for the Group's reporting obligations and provide insight/guidance on implications of business actions on regulatory metrics.
• Liaise with Compliance, Risk, and Legal teams to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and timely responses to regulatory queries.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Lead by example, setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback and coaching.
• Empower team members through delegation, development plans, and recognition of achievements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Encourage open communication and collaboration across teams and geographies.
• Data Management & Quality
• Ensure data used in financial and regulatory reporting is accurate, complete, and well-controlled.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting efficiency, accuracy and timeliness.
• Improve controls and process documentation where required.
• Key Requirements:
• Qualifications & Experience
• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), ideally trained in a Big 4 firm.
• Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in financial services, with significant exposure to listed and regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP and FCA/PRA regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in leading financial and regulatory reporting in a complex, multi-entity group.
• Strong track record in project management, transformation, and automation initiatives.
• Skills & Attributes
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical accounting and regulatory knowledge.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and attention to detail.
• Proficient in finance systems and reporting tools.
• Passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and data integrity.

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