Financial Reporting Manager

OneSchool Global; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop

On-site free parking

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Job summary

OneSchool Global UK is seeking a financially capable and commercially minded Financial Reporting Manager to lead statutory reporting, audit and compliance across the UK region. Reporting to the UK Finance Director, you will drive financial governance and robust controls while partnering with senior stakeholders.

This role offers hybrid working from Warwick/Coventry with relocation support, a competitive salary, pension and generous annual leave as part of a values-driven education organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and strong technical accounting expertise.
• Experience in statutory reporting, audits and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead financial controls and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory accounts preparation and annual financial reporting.
• Manage year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee group consolidation and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Support strategic initiatives and develop finance capabilities.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit experience

Technical accounting

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage Intacct

Yooz

Job description

Location: Hybrid, Regional Support Office, Warwick (CV34), with relocation to our new Regional Support Office in Coventry (CV7) in early 2027
Hours: Full Time 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday

OneSchool Global is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive networks of independent schools, with over 120 campuses across 20 countries. In the UK Region, we operate 23 campuses, providing a modern, values-led education to more than 3,500 students. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Reporting Manager to join our UK Finance team. This is a key leadership role, providing technical expertise, oversight of statutory reporting and compliance activities, and acting as a trusted deputy to the UK Finance Director. This opportunity would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level, building strong relationships across the organisation and driving high standards of financial governance, reporting and control.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the UK Finance Director, you will lead the organisation's statutory reporting, audit and financial compliance activities whilst supporting the continued development of financial controls and reporting processes across OneSchool Global UK. You will play a critical role within the finance leadership team, providing expert guidance on technical accounting matters, supporting senior stakeholders and acting as a natural second-in-command to the UK Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Manage the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Oversee group consolidation processes and associated reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Lead on technical accounting matters and provide clear guidance on their financial implications.
• Oversee VAT and wider tax compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks.
• Build strong working relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support the UK Finance Director with strategic initiatives, projects and leadership responsibilities.
• Provide leadership and guidance across the wider finance function, helping to develop capability and maintain high standards.

About You

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical accounting expertise and extensive experience within financial reporting, audit and compliance environments.

You will bring:

• Significant experience within a financial reporting, financial control or technical accounting role.
• Statutory accounts preparation and external audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial governance.
• Experience managing financial controls and reporting processes.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with sound professional judgement.

Desirable experience includes:

• Charity or education sector experience.
• Charities SORP knowledge.
• Sage Intacct and Yooz experience.
• Internal or external audit background.Experience using AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

Why Join OneSchool Global UK?

• A competitive salary, staff laptop, and on-site free parking
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Workplace pension and Staff referral scheme for OSG UK colleagues.
• Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.
• High-quality, technology-empowered working environments.
• Strong career advancement opportunities.

If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to academic excellence, innovation and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils in accordance with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including the appropriate criminal records and barred list checks, online searches, references, and verification of identity, right to work, qualifications, and employment history, in line with relevant UK safeguarding legislation and guidance. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation and applicants are required to disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under the applicable filtering rules. Any criminal record information disclosed will be considered fairly and in accordance with relevant legislation. OneSchool Global UK is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates and fostering a culture where safeguarding is embedded at every level. All staff receive regular safeguarding training, and our policies reflect current UK legislation and statutory guidance.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.