Senior Financial Reporting Manager

We are supporting a large Financial Services Organisation with the appointment of a Senior Financial Reporting Manager to join its Group Finance function.

Client Details

A company in the financial services industry based in Manchester.

Description

Lead the preparation and delivery of Group annual reporting and subsidiary financial statements
Manage complex Group consolidations across a multi-entity structure
Act as a key contact for external auditors and support the full audit lifecycle
Prepare and review technical accounting papers covering key judgements, estimates and transactions
Provide technical guidance across IFRS and UK GAAP reporting matters
Support accounting assessments relating to acquisitions, reorganisations, financing arrangements and other corporate transactions
Drive improvements to financial reporting controls, processes and governance
Provide technical leadership, challenge and peer review to divisional finance teams
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business
Coach and develop finance professionals, helping to strengthen technical capability across the teamProfile

You will be a technically strong finance professional with significant experience in external reporting, Group reporting or financial control.

You will ideally have:

ACA qualification with strong post-qualified experience
Big Four audit background, ideally with industry experience
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
Experience of complex Group consolidations and multi-entity reporting
Experience managing external audit processes across multiple entities
A proven ability to prepare and review technical accounting papers
Experience improving financial reporting controls and processes
Strong stakeholder management skills, including exposure to senior leadership
Experience in insurance, financial services or another regulated environment, desirable
Advanced Excel skills and experience with consolidation, reporting or ERP systemsJob Offer

Salary ranging from £90,000 to £100,000, dependent on the level of experience.
Hybrid Working, and central Manchester Office Location
Other Generous Benefits
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed