Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

London Hybrid Working Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits

A leading international professional services organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join its UK finance leadership team.

This is far more than a traditional financial reporting role. We're looking for a technically strong accountant who is equally passionate about transforming finance operations, challenging existing ways of working and driving continuous improvement across a complex, multi-entity business.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of UK financial reporting, statutory accounts and management information, while acting as a catalyst for change. You'll be expected to identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, leverage automation and emerging AI technologies, and embed best practice across the finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting cycle.
• Producing high-quality management accounts and Board reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Managing the year-end external audit process and acting as the primary finance contact for auditors.
• Overseeing the month-end close process across multiple legal entities.
• Driving continuous improvement across financial reporting, controls and governance.
• Identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency through technology and AI-enabled solutions.
• Challenging existing processes and implementing scalable, best-in-class reporting practices.
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives, systems optimisation and process standardisation.
• Managing, mentoring and developing a small team of qualified accountants.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a genuine passion for improving how finance operates.

You'll ideally bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualification with at least five years' post-qualified experience.
• Extensive experience in financial reporting and financial control within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• A proven track record of leading external audits and statutory reporting.
• Experience operating across multiple legal entities within a complex business structure.
• Advanced SAP (FICO/General Ledger) and Excel skills, with exposure to consolidation tools such as BPC being advantageous.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and implement more effective ways of working.
• Experience identifying and delivering process improvements through automation, digital tools and, ideally, AI-enabled solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and bring others on the journey.
• Previous experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the finance function.

Alongside responsibility for delivering best-in-class financial reporting, you'll have the autonomy to influence change, modernise processes and help build a more efficient, technology-enabled finance operation.

You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Exposure to senior leadership
• Genuine opportunity to influence finance transformation and continuous improvement

If you're a technically accomplished Financial Reporting Manager who enjoys challenging convention, embracing technology and driving meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Newstone Talent Solutions.