External Reporting Manager – Group Finance
Join us as an External Reporting Manager in our Group Finance External Reporting team, where you'll help deliver high‑quality external and statutory reporting across a complex, multi‑entity European business. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the external audit process, act as a go‑to expert on technical accounting matters, and strengthen our financial control and governance framework. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, lead a small team, and sit at the heart of financial reporting—advising the business on complex accounting issues and driving continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Responsibilities
* Qualified finance professional with strong technical expertise in external reporting, including IFRS and Group consolidation experience.
* Commercially aware and comfortable operating in a complex, fast‑paced, multi‑entity European environment.
* Confident advising on complex accounting issues, challenging treatments, and ensuring consistency across the Group.
* Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external auditors, translating technical guidance into clear business outcomes.
* Proven experience leading or developing finance professionals, creating a high‑performing and engaged team.
* Proactive, detail‑oriented and resilient, with a focus on continuous improvement, strong controls, and delivering to tight deadlines.
Benefits
* A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact.
* 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle—extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover.
* Hybrid working for the best of both worlds—collaboration and focus.
* Free onsite parking, saving you time and money.
* 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to five additional days.
* Life assurance to support your loved ones.
* A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing—recognition awards, on‑site gym facilities, and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
* Encouragement to be your authentic self at work through vibrant employee networks such as Rise, Proud, Culture, and Spark.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whether your identity is related to culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability, we encourage you to apply.
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