Financial Reporting Manager

BSI; Chiswick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BSI is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join their Group Finance team in Chiswick. This role involves leading financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP, and managing audits. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Benefits

Competitive total reward package

Flexible hours

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience in Financial Reporting or Legal Entity Manager role.
• Experience managing complex reporting requirements and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end financial close for UK Topco entities.
• Prepare technical accounting papers under IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Own and deliver statutory financial statements and annual reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Great that you're thinking about a career with BSI!

Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager
Location: London, UK (hybrid)

Type: Permanent, full-time

About the role:

We are hiring a Financial Reporting Manager to join our Group Finance team in Chiswick.

Join BSI as a Financial Reporting Manager and play a key role in shaping the financial integrity and reporting of our UK Topco legal entities. You will also provide technical accounting support and expertise for the Group. This leadership role involves statutory reporting, technical accounting, and embedding robust financial controls. It's an exciting opportunity to apply your IFRS and UK GAAP expertise, improve reporting processes, and collaborate with stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities may include:

1. Lead the month-end and year-end financial close for UK Topco entities, ensuring accuracy and control over financial data.
2. Prepare technical accounting papers on audit and accounting matters under IFRS and UK GAAP.
3. Own and deliver statutory financial statements and annual reporting requirements.
4. Provide monthly internal reporting packs including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and funding updates.
5. Maintain and improve financial controls in collaboration with the Head of Global Financial Controls.
6. Manage the UK entities' year-end audit process, including planning, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
7. Monitor changes in accounting standards and advise on implications for the Group.
8. Support Group-level policy development using tools such as EY Atlas.
9. Oversee the Group dividend process and intercompany balances.
10. Coordinate payroll and expense review and support tax compliance through business service charge allocations.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification with significant post-qualification experience (minimum 5 years PQE).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience in a Financial Reporting or Legal Entity Manager role within a commercial environment.
• Experience managing complex reporting requirements and audits across multiple entities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with strong analytical and influencing skills.
• Ability to deliver insights under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and build trusted stakeholder relationships.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an international work environment, flexible hours, and ongoing training and development.

*Please note: BSI cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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