SenIor Financial Reporting Manager

I''m working with a large, listed business looking for a Financial Reporting Senior Manager to lead their Financial Reporting and General Ledger team. It''s a high-visibility role with real technical depth - you''ll own Group and subsidiary financial statements, manage the external audit relationship, and partner closely with senior stakeholders, including Exco members and directors. There''s also a genuine opportunity to develop an already high-calibre team, helping individuals build on their skills and progress. This is a strong next step for someone looking to combine technical leadership with people development, in a business offering visibility and career progression.

Key Requirements

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Previous experience managing and developing a team
• Recent technical financial reporting experience in big business
• Strong General Ledger accounting knowledge and experience working to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to present financial matters clearly

Desirable

• Recent technical financial reporting experience in a listed (PLC) organisation
• Membership of a recognised accounting body
• Experience with ERP or financial reporting technology projects
• Appetite to utilise AI and be forward-thinking in its application

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for Group and subsidiary financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Manage the external audit process and own the relationship with key audit contacts
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to ensure appropriate financial reporting treatment
• Identify and ensure compliance with evolving accounting guidance, preparing technical papers as needed
• Drive consistency of reporting across the Group by supporting and training colleagues
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and key financial controls at period end
• Take full ownership of a number of smaller entities, including management accounts preparation

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