Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

As the Financial Reporting Manager, you will lead group consolidation, month-end close activities, and statutory reporting. This hands-on role requires IFRS expertise to deliver high-quality financial reporting, prepare Annual Report and Accounts, and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Consolidation & Month-End Close - Actively contribute to the month-end group consolidation process, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, and validated
• Journal Posting & Review - Post monthly consolidation and elimination journals, and review month-end reports and validation checks to ensure integrity of financial data
• Technical Accounting Leadership - Draft technical accounting papers and collaborate with external auditors to validate accounting treatments for complex transactions
• Advisory on Complex Transactions - Provide expert technical accounting advice on significant internal and external transactions, ensuring alignment with IFRS and UK GAAP
• Accounting Standards Implementation - Monitor new IFRS developments, lead implementation projects for new standards, and update accounting policies. Communicate changes effectively across the group
• Training & Development - Lead the planning and delivery of the Annual Accounting Standards Training programme for finance and accounting teams, enhancing technical capability and regulatory awareness
• Statutory Accounts Preparation - Oversee the end-to-end preparation of annual statutory accounts, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors and providing technical accounting expertise
• Board Reporting - Support the preparation of Board papers and related documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy in financial reporting
• Continuous Improvement - Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reporting processes, improve efficiency, and add value across the finance function

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant (preferably ACA) with a minimum of 4-5 years post-qualification experience
• Proven track record in a technical financial reporting role, either within industry or gained through audit experience at a professional services firm
• Experience in consolidation and preparation of monthly accounts
• Experience in statutory reporting, group consolidation, and liaising with external auditors on technical accounting matters
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, with experience in applying complex accounting standards
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement new accounting guidance and lead technical projects across finance teams

Essential Skills & Competencies:

• High level of technical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Proactive and results-driven, with a commitment to meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and present insights clearly and concisely
• Resilient under pressure, maintaining a positive and professional approach
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A strong team player who contributes to a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and add value

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