Team Leader | Finance

Company Description

Asset Manager Services | Issuer Services | Private Wealth & Corporate 

Ocorian helps asset managers, private wealth, corporates, and issuer clients handle operational and regulatory complexity at scale, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best.  

Whether they’re raising capital, expanding into new markets, acquiring a business, preparing for an exit or protecting wealth, we’re behind every move our clients make, creating capacity and removing burden so they can focus on growth, opportunity and performance.  

With over 50 years’ of expertise, 20 locations and 2,000 expert colleagues, clients know they can rely on us when their challenges are complex, time-critical and consequential. 

To find out more about Ocorian and our services, including regulatory information, visit ocorian.com  

Job Description

Purpose of the job: 

Take the lead in delivering high-quality financial reporting and accounting operations across a portfolio of international jurisdictions. As a Team Leader within our Global Accounting team, you'll play a key role in supporting business growth by providing financial insights, strengthening controls and ensuring the accurate delivery of accounting, tax and regulatory reporting activities.

Working closely with finance leaders and stakeholders across the Group, you'll combine technical accounting expertise with people leadership, helping to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to expand your exposure to a truly global business, contribute to strategic finance initiatives and support the development of a collaborative, high-performing team. If you're looking for a role that combines leadership, technical accounting and international exposure, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Main Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of accounting and financial reporting activities across a designated portfolio of jurisdictions.
• Deliver accurate and insightful management accounts, financial reporting and performance analysis that support business decision-making.
• Act as a technical accounting partner, providing guidance on accounting standards, policies and reporting requirements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end reporting activities, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality financial information.
• Support the preparation and review of statutory accounts, tax reporting and regulatory submissions across multiple entities.
• Partner with auditors, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders to support smooth audit and compliance processes.
• Lead balance sheet reviews, cash flow reporting and financial controls that strengthen the integrity of financial data.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and efficiencies across finance operations.
• Coach, support and develop team members, contributing to a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to global finance initiatives, transformation projects and the ongoing centralisation of finance processes.

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Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA, ACA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

Knowledge, skills and experience 

• Experience gained within finance, accounting, financial reporting or a related professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, management accounting, statutory reporting, tax and VAT principles.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, audit activities and accounting operations across multiple entities or jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in ERP and finance systems, with experience of NavOne, Caseware or similar platforms being beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide valuable insights to support business decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience collaborating with stakeholders and supporting the development of colleagues.

Additional Information

All employees are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are: 

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.  

• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. 

• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.  

• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. 

• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. 

Equal Opportunities for everyone 

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].  

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.