Finance Manager - Statutory Reporting - Reading

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme 9–13%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

AWE plc is seeking an experienced Finance Manager (Statutory & Technical Accounting) to lead the Financial Accounting team within the CFO Finance function. You will oversee Financial Accounting, FP&A, Financial Compliance and Finance Systems while guiding your team to deliver accurate financial reporting.

You will manage IFRS reporting, external audits and ESG/TCFD disclosures, with hands-on systems expertise and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA accounting qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in auditing.
• IFRS knowledge.
• 2+ years post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to deliver high-quality financial activities.
• Utilise Fusion and other finance systems to provide financial information and reporting.
• Communicate complex financial information to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Own and improve AR&A and IFRS lease processes.
• Support external audit processes and MOD reporting.

Skills

Audit experience

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Fusion

Other finance systems

Job description

Location: Sindlesham, Berkshire, RG41 5

Country: GB

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: + benefits

Closing date: 6th October 2026

Location Details: 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 are 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.
• We need you to be adept at building rapport with key stakeholders, both internal and external, and to utilise your communication skills to relay complex financial information to both financial and non-financial people.

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 task managing a team
• Ensuring rigorous internal finance control through governance and strong compliance framework.
• Identifying and implementing process improvement.
• 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.