Finance Manager - Reporting and Controls

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK-based business is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial reporting and compliance across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, experience in large organisations, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing finance team and contribute to significant global transformation efforts, along with a market-leading benefits package.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits package

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Exposure to international operations

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in compliance with US GAAP, IFRS.
• Proven experience in a large, matrixed organisation—exposure to both UK and US reporting standards.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple business units.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and internal group policies.
• Manage the statutory accounts preparation and audit process for UK and ROI entities.
• Act as a key liaison between retained finance and offshore transactional teams.
• Drive improvements in financial controls and champion SOX compliance.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Technical accounting knowledge

Stakeholder management skills

Experience with SAP

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Job description

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a technically strong and commercially aware Finance Manager to join a major UK-based business with a global footprint. This is a high-profile role within a complex, fast-paced organisation that operates across multiple brands and geographies, including the UK, Ireland, and international markets. You'll be joining a business that is part of a wider global group, with significant scale, a strong brand portfolio, and a commitment to transformation and innovation in finance.

This role sits within the Group Financial Reporting & Controls function and plays a pivotal part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across multiple legal entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple business units.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and internal group policies.
• Manage the statutory accounts preparation and audit process for UK and ROI entities.
• Act as a key liaison between retained finance and offshore transactional teams.
• Drive improvements in financial controls and champion SOX compliance.
• Provide technical accounting support and deputise for the Head of Group Reporting.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proven experience in a large, matrixed organisation—ideally with exposure to both UK and US reporting standards.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Experience working with SAP, Cognos, and advanced Excel.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Join a market-leading business with a strong heritage and ambitious growth plans.
• Be part of a high-performing finance team at the heart of a global transformation journey.
• Gain exposure to international operations, complex reporting structures, and senior leadership.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and development.
• Enjoy a market-leading benefits package.

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