The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy &amp; Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.  We are 5,200 people strong.  We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role OverviewThe Head of Close &amp; Reporting is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Global Process Owner (GPO) of Close &amp; Reporting (C&amp;R), with global accountability for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of TP ICAP’s month-end close. This role will lead the team responsible for overseeing all close and reporting activities worldwide. A key priority is driving alignment across regions, accelerating the close process, and ensuring high-quality data that underpins financial, tax, and regulatory reporting. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who thrives on improving processes, building capability, and instilling a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance function. Key ResponsibilitiesClose Process Oversight &amp; Monitoring<ul><li>Design and implement a global framework to monitor the end-to-end close process, identifying all key steps and dependencies.</li><li>Drive standardisation and alignment across regional processes to improve efficiency and reduce close timelines.</li><li>Establish and enforce consistent inputs from other teams to improve the accuracy and reliability of close activities.</li><li>Identify where accounting policies are required and ensure these are developed, communicated, and embedded.</li><li>Provide analysis and insights to the Close &amp; Reporting GPO and other senior stakeholders as required.</li></ul> Leadership &amp; Team Development<ul><li>Lead and develop the EMEA Close &amp; Reporting team, setting a high standard for integrity, motivation, and collaboration.</li><li>Foster a culture of open communication, constructive challenge, and continuous learning.</li><li>Build team capability through targeted training, mentoring, and career development initiatives.</li></ul> Controls &amp; Governance<ul><li>Partner with the Controls &amp; Governance team to ensure appropriate financial controls are embedded in daily operations.</li><li>Support the design and rollout of new ways of working to strengthen risk management and compliance across monthly close activities.</li></ul> Financial Reporting &amp; Analysis<ul><li>Oversee the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Build mechanisms to capture high-quality data at entry, enabling robust analysis and insight.</li><li>Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts for both P&amp;L and balance sheet.</li></ul> Stakeholder &amp; Auditor Engagement<ul><li>Establish strong professional relationships across the global finance function, acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders.</li><li>Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, ensuring the integrity and transparency of reporting processes.</li></ul> Data &amp; Systems<ul><li>Collaborate on the design of future-state close and reporting processes, identifying data and system requirements to drive efficiency and scalability.</li><li>Ensure core transactional and accounting data is accurate, complete, and reliable for use in tax and regulatory reporting.</li></ul> Experience &amp; CompetenciesEssential<ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive year of PQE.</li><li>Significant experience in the financial services sector.</li><li>Proven leadership and line management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.</li><li>Demonstrated success in driving change, improving processes, and accelerating close cycles.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging at all levels including senior executives.</li><li>Demonstrated and proven interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across regions and functions.</li><li>Highly resilient, self-motivated, and outcome-focused, with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.</li></ul> Desired<ul><li>Proficiency with financial applications such as Oracle, Excel, SmartView/ASO, Hubble, and Onestream.</li><li>Experience of finance systems implementation or transformation initiatives.</li></ul> Band &amp; Level <ul><li>Manager / 7</li></ul>#LI-MID #LI-Hybrid <h1></h1>Not The Perfect Fit?Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.Company StatementWe know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. LocationUK - 135 Bishopsgate - London

We are the world&rsquo;s largest inter-dealer broker, the world&rsquo;s largest energy &amp; commodities broker, and the world&rsquo;s leading provider of over-the-counter (OTC) pricing data.
Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.
We operate in 28 countries and employ 5,200 people, including 2,600 brokers. Our clients include top tier investment banks and financial institutions.
Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions across every major asset class, including Rates, FX, Credit Equities, Energy, Renewables and Digital Assets.
We are home to a line up of premium brands. Each has a distinct, client-focused offering, underpinned by the financial security, operational strength and robust governance of the TP ICAP Group.

Head of Close & Reporting

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy &amp; Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.&nbsp; We are 5,200 people strong.&nbsp; We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.&nbsp;Role OverviewThe Head of Close &amp; Reporting is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Global Process Owner (GPO) of Close &amp; Reporting (C&amp;R), with global accountability for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of TP ICAP’s month-end close.&nbsp;This role will lead the team responsible for overseeing all close and reporting activities worldwide. A key priority is driving alignment across regions, accelerating the close process, and ensuring high-quality data that underpins financial, tax, and regulatory reporting.&nbsp;The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who thrives on improving processes, building capability, and instilling a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance function.&nbsp;Key ResponsibilitiesClose Process Oversight &amp; Monitoring<ul><li>Design and implement a global framework to monitor the end-to-end close process, identifying all key steps and dependencies.</li><li>Drive standardisation and alignment across regional processes to improve efficiency and reduce close timelines.</li><li>Establish and enforce consistent inputs from other teams to improve the accuracy and reliability of close activities.</li><li>Identify where accounting policies are required and ensure these are developed, communicated, and embedded.</li><li>Provide analysis and insights to the Close &amp; Reporting GPO and other senior stakeholders as required.</li></ul>&nbsp;Leadership &amp; Team Development<ul><li>Lead and develop the EMEA Close &amp; Reporting team, setting a high standard for integrity, motivation, and collaboration.</li><li>Foster a culture of open communication, constructive challenge, and continuous learning.</li><li>Build team capability through targeted training, mentoring, and career development initiatives.</li></ul>&nbsp;Controls &amp; Governance<ul><li>Partner with the Controls &amp; Governance team to ensure appropriate financial controls are embedded in daily operations.</li><li>Support the design and rollout of new ways of working to strengthen risk management and compliance across monthly close activities.</li></ul>&nbsp;Financial Reporting &amp; Analysis<ul><li>Oversee the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Build mechanisms to capture high-quality data at entry, enabling robust analysis and insight.</li><li>Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts for both P&amp;L and balance sheet.</li></ul>&nbsp;Stakeholder &amp; Auditor Engagement<ul><li>Establish strong professional relationships across the global finance function, acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders.</li><li>Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, ensuring the integrity and transparency of reporting processes.</li></ul>&nbsp;Data &amp; Systems<ul><li>Collaborate on the design of future-state close and reporting processes, identifying data and system requirements to drive efficiency and scalability.</li><li>Ensure core transactional and accounting data is accurate, complete, and reliable for use in tax and regulatory reporting.</li></ul>&nbsp;Experience &amp; CompetenciesEssential<ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive year of PQE.</li><li>Significant experience in the financial services sector.</li><li>Proven leadership and line management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.</li><li>Demonstrated success in driving change, improving processes, and accelerating close cycles.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging at all levels including senior executives.</li><li>Demonstrated and proven interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across regions and functions.</li><li>Highly resilient, self-motivated, and outcome-focused, with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.</li></ul>&nbsp;Desired<ul><li>Proficiency with financial applications such as Oracle, Excel, SmartView/ASO, Hubble, and Onestream.</li><li>Experience of finance systems implementation or transformation initiatives.</li></ul>&nbsp;Band &amp; Level <ul><li>Manager / 7</li></ul>#LI-MID #LI-Hybrid <h1></h1>Not The Perfect Fit?Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.Company StatementWe know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.&nbsp;LocationUK - 135 Bishopsgate - London

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