Head of Corporate Reporting & Financial Operations

About Moneybox At Moneybox, our mission is to give everyone the means to get more out of life. We're guided by our belief that wealth isn't about the money, it's about the means to more - more freedom, opportunities, possibilities, and peace of mind. Moneybox is an award-winning wealth management platform, helping over one and a half million people build wealth throughout their lives, whether they’re saving and investing, buying their first home, or planning for retirement.   We are FCA-regulated, look after more than £23 billion of customer assets, and have grown from under £5 billion in three years, with annualised revenue in excess of £150 million. We have done this while growing profitably year on year and building a fortress balance sheet, so our ambitions are funded from a position of strength rather than dependence on the next round. The next phase includes the launch of a financial advice service and expansion into B2B, which means the finance function is scaling in complexity as well as size.     Job Brief - Accurate financial information is paramount in ensuring Moneybox operates efficiently and profitably. Our Head of Corporate Reporting & Financial Operations will be a leader in their field, possessing exceptional technical knowledge. In addition to being a financial reporting expert they will have a deep understanding of financial operations, with a demonstrable background of delivering and assisting with large transformation projects. Working closely with other functions, they will embed best in class financial controls governance as well as developing financial literacy across the business. What you'll do - Being a Head of at Moneybox doesn't just mean you own and manage your function, it means you play a vital role in helping define strategy through steering committees, quarterly planning meetings, and management committees. Moneybox has thrived owing to its strong culture; as a Head of, you are core in helping maintain this culture through living and promoting the Moneybox values. A Head of at Moneybox is a senior leadership grade, equivalent to a Director-level role in most other businesses, with the accountability, visibility and expectations that implies. Scope and scale You will lead a team of five, including three qualified accountants, across financial reporting, financial control, financial operations and tax. The role is accountable for all group legal entities and the group consolidation, the statutory audit relationship with PwC, and the finance systems estate, which is evolving towards an AI-native stack that you will help shape. You will be a member of the Finance Senior Leadership Team, present to the Audit Committee, attend management committees, and deputise for the VP Finance where appropriate. As a key member of the Finance Senior Leadership team and a trusted advisor to the VP Finance, this role will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Corporate Reporting - Lead the development and execution of the corporate reporting strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives - Oversee the preparation and timely submission of all statutory financial reports, including annual accounts, consolidated financial statements, tax filings, and regulatory returns - Own the relationship with our external auditors, leading the annual audit and resolving technical judgements - Prepare and present accounting judgement papers and control-environment reporting to the Audit Committee, and represent Finance at relevant governance forums - Own the group's legal entity structure from a reporting and tax perspective, ensuring it remains efficient, compliant and fit for the strategy, and advising on structuring for new ventures - Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency - Ensure compliance w