The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, and controls to join a large, complex consumer-facing organisation. The business is an incredible employer and a company where you can grow a fantastic career.
This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple business areas. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making within a dynamic and evolving environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager - Financial Reporting will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation's financial integrity while supporting the delivery of accurate reporting, robust governance, and continuous improvement across the finance function.
This role offers broad exposure across a diverse and complex business, providing the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to key finance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical accounting expertise across complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant statutory requirements.
Support business decision-making through technical accounting guidance and financial insight.
Prepare and review technical accounting papers and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure the timely resolution of control and compliance matters.
Support month-end reporting activities, helping to improve reporting quality, controls, and processes across multiple entities.
Assist in the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial statements.
Support finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Coach and develop junior members of the finance team, sharing technical expertise and best practice.
About You
We're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:
ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of IFRS.
Experience within financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, controls, or governance-focused finance roles.
Strong understanding of financial risk management and internal controls.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
Desirable Experience
External audit experience.
Exposure to both IFRS and US GAAP reporting environments.
Experience supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit processes.
Experience documenting, reviewing, and improving financial controls.
Experience operating within a large, complex organisation.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Excellent pension scheme
Hybrid working
Generous employee benefits package
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Wellbeing and support programmes
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work on complex technical accounting matters, and play a key role in strengthening financial reporting and governance processes.
The role offers genuine breadth, visibility, and the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing finance function.
Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year