Senior Consultant - Financial Reporting (Workiva)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Team: Consulting
Reports to: Practice Lead
Contract: Full Time
Compensation: Competitive base + performance bonus
About VantagePoint
VantagePoint is a global finance transformation and technology consultancy helping organisations modernise the finance function through process improvement, data, and leading technology platforms.
Founded in London, the firm has grown rapidly from a team of five to more than 100 professionals across Europe, North America and APAC.
We specialise in implementing and optimising market-leading finance technologies, supporting organisations through complex transformation programmes and helping finance teams operate with greater control, transparency and insight.
Our model combines deep finance expertise with strong technical delivery – allowing us to deliver practical outcomes and long-term partnerships with our clients.
The opportunity
We’re looking for a Financial Reporting Senior Consultant to join our growing Workiva practice.
This is a delivery-led, client-facing role where you will own reporting workstreams or end-to-end implementations across financial reporting, regulatory compliance and transformation programmes.
You’ll operate at the intersection of finance, data and technology - working directly with senior stakeholders to design and deliver scalable reporting solutions.
Success in this role comes from strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll be doing
Own and deliver client engagements
* Own and lead Workiva engagements or workstreams end-to-end across financial reporting and compliance programmes
* Act as a primary contact for client stakeholders, including Finance and Reporting leads
* Drive delivery quality - on time, on budget, and to a high standard
* Lead workshops, requirements gathering sessions and solution walkthroughs
Design and build reporting solutions
* Translate financial reporting requirements into structured, scalable solution designs
* Configure and optimise Workiva for reporting, controls and data integration
* Convert legacy spreadsheets and reporting packs into automated, controlled solutions
* Produce clear implementation documentation and model designs
Drive technical delivery
* Lead testing cycles including UAT and deployment
* Support data integration, validation and migration activities
* Act as a subject matter expert for reporting architecture and best practice
* Support pre-sales, discovery and proposal development for new opportunities
* Ensure solutions are robust, auditable and aligned to regulatory requirements
Lead and contribute to teams
* Provide technical oversight and guidance to junior consultants
* Contribute to internal capability building and best practice development
* Deliver high-quality client outputs (reports, models, documentation)
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for high-potential individuals who are motivated to build a career in consulting and finance technology.
Experience
* 3–6 years’ experience in:
* Financial reporting / audit / finance transformation
* Consulting or technology implementation (preferred)
* Experience working with reporting tools (Workiva strongly preferred)
* Workiva certification (or working towards) is advantageous
* Background in accounting, finance, or related discipline
* ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) preferred
Skills & capability
* Strong understanding of financial reporting, statutory reporting, and/or regulatory requirements (e.g. SEC)
* Advanced Excel skills (essential) - exposure to data tools / SQL beneficial
* Ability to translate business requirements into structured solutions
* Confident leading client interactions and workshops
Attributes
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Strong communicator - able to engage stakeholders at all levels
* Proactive, ownership mindset
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
* Commercial awareness and interest in broader transformation
Why join us
* Lead meaningful work - own delivery on CFO-level transformation programmes
* Specialise in Workiva - one of the leading platforms in financial reporting and compliance
* Accelerated progression - clear path into leadership and solution architecture
* High exposure - work directly with senior clients and internal leadership
* Real responsibility - autonomy and accountability from day one
Our values
* Thrive together - we win as one team
* Take ownership - accountability for outcomes, not just tasks
* Quality, every time - consistent, well-judged delivery
* Be human, first - trust, empathy and respect
* Speak with clarity - open, direct, low ego
* Move with intent - decisive, reflective, always improving