Finance Manager - Statutory Reporting - Reading

AWE plc; Arborfield; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Pension 9–13%

Maternity leave 39 weeks

Paternity leave 4 weeks

Professional development funding

Life Assurance 4x salary

Job summary

AWE plc is recruiting a Finance Manager (Statutory Reporting) based in Reading, Berkshire. You will lead the Financial Accounting team, oversee Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Compliance, and Finance Systems, and provide strong leadership across the CFO Finance function.

The role requires a professional accounting qualification, advanced Excel skills, and IFRS knowledge, with 2+ years post-qualification experience. Hybrid working is offered with a 9-day fortnight arrangement.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Proficient in advanced Excel.
• Audit experience.
• 2+ years post-qualification experience in financial and technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team delivering first-class technical and financial activities within a Finance function.
• Provide financial information through Fusion and other systems with clear data reporting and continuous improvement.
• Communicate complex financial information to financial and non-financial audiences.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Audit experience

IFRS knowledge

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Finance Manager - Statutory Reporting - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR

Arborfield

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: + benefits

Closing date: 6th October 2026

Location:

Reading, with free onsite parking

Package:

£46,220 - £70,000 p.a (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern:

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. This role is eligible for hybrid working, meaning employees typically spend three days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week. We support flexible working where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, so please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working arrangement when you apply.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

The Financial Accounting team is seeking an experienced Finance Manager (Statutory & Technical Accounting) to provide advanced systems expertise and lead the effective planning and delivery of financial activities across the CFO Finance function. You will oversee Financial Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Compliance, and Finance Systems, while providing clear leadership and line management to your assigned team.

The Role

• Tasking and developing a team to provide planning and delivery of first-class technical and financial activities within a Finance functional team.
• Using Fusion and other associated finance systems, you will provide financial information through effective communication of data and reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Building rapport with key stakeholders, both internal and external, and relaying complex financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of Annual Report & Accounts (AR&A).
• Researching significant transactions to ensure business drivers are understood and correct local accounting treatment has been applied.
• Owning and developing the process to identify leases under International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Monitoring, assessing, and interpreting technical accounting developments and addressing potential impacts to financial reporting.
• Ensuring timely and successful completion of the external audit process.
• Preparing and submitting MOD reporting returns.
• Developing financial reporting for Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Professional accounting qualification (i.e., ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Proficient in Excel to advanced level.
• Audit experience.
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• 2+ years post qualification experience of financial and technical accounting work.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• International financial reporting standards
• Various financial and related systems.
• Developing and managing a team.
• Ensuring rigorous internal finance control through governance and strong compliance framework.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.
• An innovative approach to problem solving.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award-winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for professional career development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces), and caring.