Financial Reporting Manager

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to oversee year-end financial reporting and consolidated accounts. This role requires a solid technical finance background, particularly in IFRS, USGAAP, and SOX compliance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in preparing financial statements, liaising with various departments, and ensuring a smooth audit process. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong analytical and communication skills, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in financial reporting.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end and interim consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley processes and controls.
• Facilitate external audits and maintain auditor relationships.

Skills

IFRS

USGAAP

SOX

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

ACA or equivalent accounting qualification

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Oracle HFM

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A dynamic and established business is looking for a Financial Reporting Manager who will be responsible for the yearend financial reporting and consolidated accounts. The successful candidate will have a solid technical finance background with an active role within a large business. If you have experience with IFRS, USGAAP and SOX you will have an additional advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To play a key role in the preparation of the year-end and interim consolidated financial statements of the business in accordance with agreed deadlines, including the provision of value-added commentaries and supporting schedules as required.
• Preparation of notes to the annual financial statements under IFRS, including liaison with the Group tax department, Group treasury and Company Secretariat as appropriate.
• Review and understand quarterly submissions from regional financial reporting teams through enquiry and challenge of unusual and unexpected items.
• Maintain a detailed and up to date knowledge of all matters related to IFRS and other relevant regulatory accounting requirements.
• Ensure that relevant Sarbanes-Oxley processes and controls are adhered to.
• To establish good working relationships with the external auditors and thereby help to facilitate a smooth audit process.
• Facilitate the external audit of the Group reporting submissions and financial statements. Prepare or review work papers for internal/external auditors.
• To carry out investigations and such other duties as may be required including ad hoc project work.

THE FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER WILL BE/HAVE:

• ACA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required in a relevant discipline.
• Detailed technical knowledge of IFRS
• Ability to develop and maintain working partnerships in a global organisation
• Flexible and able to respond to short deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• An advocate of a strong internal control environment
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a financial reporting environment, either within the accountancy profession or in industry. Experience in producing consolidated financial statements under IFRS essential. Exposure to the challenges of working in a global organisation Oracle HFM (or other consolidation software) experience an advantage.