Finance Manager - Statutory Reporting - Reading

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

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional development funding

Employee assistance programme

Life Assurance

Discounts

Special Leave Policy

Job summary

AWE plc is seeking a Finance Manager - Statutory Reporting in Oxfordshire. The role leads a team to deliver high-quality financial planning and reporting, using Fusion and related finance systems, with emphasis on continuous improvement and clear communication of data to stakeholders.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA, advanced Excel, IFRS knowledge, and 2+ years post-qualification experience. Hybrid working is offered, with a 9-day fortnight and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) required.
• Strong Excel skills (advanced level) essential.
• Experience with audits and IFRS knowledge.
• Minimum 2+ years post-qualification experience in financial & technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of Annual Report & Accounts (AR&A).
• Researching significant transactions to ensure correct local accounting treatment.
• Own and develop process to identify leases under IFRS.
• Monitor, assess and interpret technical accounting developments for financial reporting impacts.
• Ensure timely completion of external audit processes.
• Prepare and submit MOD reporting returns.
• Develop financial reporting for ESG and TCFD.

Skills

Excel advanced

Audit experience

IFRS knowledge

Post-qualification experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Finance Manager - Statutory Reporting - Reading

Location: Greys Green, Oxfordshire, GB, RG9 4

Closing date: 6th October 2026

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: + benefits

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.

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.
• Build 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.