Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

Location: Lincoln

Salary: up to £55,000 per annum      

Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a a well-established and expanding organisation in Lincoln to appoint a technically capable Financial Reporting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytically minded finance professional who thrives on untangling complex financial issues, enhancing processes, and contributing to the evolution of a growing business.

Working alongside the Financial Controller, wider finance leadership team, and group stakeholders, you will be instrumental in elevating reporting standards, strengthening financial controls, and leading a structured initiative to transform the fixed asset and capital expenditure framework.

The role of the Financial Reporting Manager

Fixed Asset Improvement Programme

• Lead the delivery of a clear plan to review, cleanse, and enhance the fixed asset register
• Investigate and correct historical inaccuracies, misclassifications, and gaps
• Establish consistent asset classifications aligned with IFRS and group standards
• Develop and roll out a practical and user-friendly capitalisation policy

Capital Expenditure Oversight

• Collaborate with operational teams to refine CAPEX approval and monitoring processes
• Ensure accurate capitalisation and timely closure of projects
• Improve tracking and reporting of work-in-progress (WIP)
• Strengthen audit trails and supporting documentation

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Take ownership of month-end and year-end close activities
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and financial outputs
• Lead the statutory accounts preparation process
• Produce key reconciliations, including balance sheet, cash, and tax submissions
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax requirements, and audit expectations

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with systems teams to optimise fixed asset functionality
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention
• Enhance data quality and reporting across finance and the wider business

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary contact for all fixed asset-related queries
• Work cross-functionally with operational and senior stakeholders
• Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and key deliverables
• Promote understanding of capitalisation policies across non-finance teams

The Ideal candidate for the Financial Reporting Manager

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and accounting environments
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and compliance requirements
• Proactive and hands-on, with a problem-solving mindset
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively
• Detail-focused, organised, and self-driven

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.