Financial Reporting Manager

The CFO HQ; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ in Manchester is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead a remote finance team, manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting, and ensure robust controls across a complex international business.

You will partner with senior stakeholders across global markets, drive process improvements, and support ERP enhancements and finance transformation initiatives. Immediate availability is preferred for this high-profile role.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Previous audit experience is essential.
• Ideally trained within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Proven Finance Manager experience within a complex business environment.
• Experience working within a global organisation is essential, ideally a US-headquartered business.
• Experience managing and developing remote teams.
• Strong financial reporting, controls and compliance knowledge.
• Recent and relevant UK finance experience.
• Full right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available.
• Immediately available.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a remote finance team.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance.
• Manage balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.
• Support statutory reporting and external audit requirements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across international markets.
• Drive process improvement and reporting efficiencies.
• Support ERP system enhancements and finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Controls & compliance

Audit background

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

# Financial Reporting ManagerAccounting / Finance,Financial ReportingNovember 3, 2026Contract### Job Description* Contract* Manchester, Greater Manchester* Posted 10 hours ago* £75,000 – £85,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Financial Reporting Manager (12-Month FTC)Manchester City Centre/HybridImmediate Start Required | 12-Month Fixed-Term ContractOur client, a highly respected global organisation, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Due to business requirements, candidates must be available to start immediately or at short notice.This role is ideally suited to a practice-trained qualified accountant with a strong background in audit, who has subsequently gained experience within a complex international business environment. You'll lead a remote finance team, oversee reporting activities, and partner with stakeholders across a global organisation.### Key Responsibilities* Lead, coach and develop a remote finance team* Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes* Ensure robust financial controls and compliance* Manage balance sheet reviews and reconciliations* Support statutory reporting and external audit requirements* Partner with senior stakeholders across international markets* Drive process improvement and reporting efficiencies* Support ERP system enhancements and finance transformation initiativesEssential Requirements* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)* Previous audit experience is essential* Ideally trained within a UK accountancy practice environment* Proven Finance Manager experience within a complex business environment* Experience working within a global organisation is essential, ideally a US-headquartered business* Experience managing and developing remote teams* Strong financial reporting, controls and compliance knowledge* SAP or other ERP systems experience would be highly advantageous* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills* Recent and relevant UK finance experience* Full right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available* Immediately available The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded global business in a high-profile role offering international exposure, team leadership responsibility, and the chance to make an immediate impact.Please note: Due to the urgent nature of this requirement, we are only able to consider candidates who are immediately available or on a short notice period, have relevant UK finance experience, and possess unrestricted right to work in the UK