Financial Reporting Manager

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee health and wellbeing (BUPA)

Career development

Job summary

METTLER TOLEDO in Leicester is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to lead the UK finance accounting and reporting function, managing a team of finance professionals and collaborating with operational stakeholders and global Shared Service Centres.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will ensure accuracy and compliance of statutory accounts, tax packs, VAT returns, and regulatory submissions, while driving improvements in processes and controls and supporting working capital optimization.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with UK GAAP and statutory reporting experience.
• Experience leading a finance team and coordinating external audits.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Experience with VAT, tax packs, and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK financial reporting and accounting for the organisation.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting under UK GAAP/US GAAP.
• Coach and develop the finance team and partner with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Shared Service Centres and external auditors/tax advisers.
• Drive process improvements in finance controls and working capital.

Job description

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Manager to join our team in Leicester!

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the UK finance accounting and reporting function, managing a team of finance professionals and working closely with operational stakeholders and global Shared Service Centres.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to combine technical accounting expertise with people leadership and business partnering within a dynamic multinational organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company's financial reporting while driving continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

As Finance Reporting Manager, you will:

• Lead the financial reporting and accounting activities for the UK organisation.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, and corporate requirements.
• Partner with the Head of Finance and key stakeholders to provide financial insight and support informed business decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build effective working relationships with global Shared Service Centres to ensure high-quality accounting support and service delivery.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, controls, and reporting practices.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, corporate policies, and SOX regulations.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors, tax advisers, and HMRC.
• Prepare and oversee statutory accounts, tax packs, VAT returns, and regulatory submissions.
• Support working capital optimisation, with particular focus on accounts receivable performance.

Our Offer to You

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional leave days.
• Employee health and wellbeing focus, including BUPA healthcare and Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension scheme and life assurance at four times salary.
• Fun, inclusive culture with team-building and charity events.
• Culture fostering creativity, autonomy, and success.
• Commitment to learning and career progression.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to [1] [e-mail] so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us [2] here.

References

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2. https://www.mt.com/us/en/home/microsites/sustainability/reporting.html