Finance Manager

JasperRose; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Consumer Brand in London is seeking a Finance Manager (International) to lead financial accounting for UK, Ireland and Nordics. The role reports to the Head of Accounting and focuses on a strong month-end close, robust statutory reporting and audit management.

You will drive multi-entity statutory accounts, IFRS and local GAAP compliance, and partner with external auditors while delivering insightful variance analysis and supporting budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Strong IFRS and statutory reporting knowledge.
• Experience in multi-entity or international environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the month-end close for UK, Ireland and Nordics.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure controls are in place.
• Coordinate statutory accounts across entities.
• Ensure IFRS and local GAAP compliance.
• Lead interim and year-end audits with external auditors.
• Deliver monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Support annual budgets and forecasting cycles.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Statutory reporting

Month-end close

Audits

Stakeholder management

SAP ERP

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Manager (International) | London (hybrid) | £70,000-£75,000 plus bonus | Global Consumer Brand | 6-9 month contract

A Finance Manager is required to work for a leading global consumer brand based in London. This is an opportunity to work for a large, internationally recognised business, this is a key role as the business continues to strengthen its presence internationally.

Reporting to the Head of Accounting, you will be leading financial accounting activities across the UK, Ireland and Nordics. The role will ensure a high-quality and timely month-end close, robust statutory reporting, and effective audit management.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and overseeing the month-end close process for 3 regions (UK, Ireland and Nordics), ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to Group deadlines
• Reviewing and challenging balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring appropriate controls are in place
• Coordinating the preparation and review of statutory accounts across all entities
• Acting as a key point of contact for technical accounting matters, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements
• Leading the delivery of interim and year-end audits, acting as primary contact for external auditors
• Delivering monthly management accounts for UK Back Office cost centres, including clear and insightful variance analysis
• Supporting the preparation of annual budgets and forecasting cycles

What they are looking for:

• Qualified Accountant with 2+ years post qualified experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across IFRS and statutory reporting
• Proven experience managing month-end close, audits and statutory accounts within a multi-entity or international environment
• Retail industry experience is strongly preferred
• SAP or similar ERP experience is beneficial but not essential
• You will be proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented, with excellent stakeholder management skills and a collaborative, continuous improvement mindset

In return for your hard work, you will have the opportunity to work for a prestigious brand in a rewarding culture. For the right candidate, this role could go permanent.