Financial Reporting Senior Manager

Michael Page; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

15% employer pension contribution

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Michael Page partnered client in the UK to recruit a Financial Reporting Senior Manager. You will lead production of statutory and interim group financial statements, acting as IFRS expert and overseeing the audit process. Hybrid working, strong governance and stakeholder engagement are key.

The role requires experience in complex consolidations within a regulated financial services context, with a focus on accuracy and high-quality reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong IFRS and technical accounting expertise.
• Experience producing complex consolidated financial statements.
• Background within banking, investment management, financial services or another similarly regulated environment.
• Previous experience managing external audits.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• ability to work collaboratively whilst influencing senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of statutory and interim financial statements across a group of entities.
• Act as the subject matter expert on IFRS and technical accounting matters.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and oversee the audit process.
• Ensure robust financial governance, controls and compliance standards are maintained.
• Oversee financial asset and liability reporting, including IFRS 9 assessments and documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and audit trails.
• Support the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide technical accounting guidance and support.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Audit management

Technical accounting

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Consolidation software

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognised organisation with a significant impact across the UK. Operating within a highly regulated environment, they play an important role in supporting economic growth and long-term investment while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, flexibility and employee wellbeing.

Description

• Lead the production of statutory and interim financial statements across a group of entities.
• Act as the subject matter expert on IFRS and technical accounting matters.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and oversee the audit process.
• Ensure robust financial governance, controls and compliance standards are maintained.
• Oversee financial asset and liability reporting, including IFRS 9 assessments and documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and audit trails.
• Support the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide technical accounting guidance and support.

Profile

A successful Financial Reporting Senior Manager should have:

The successful candidate will be a technically strong qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation.

You will bring:

• Strong IFRS and technical accounting expertise.
• Experience producing complex consolidated financial statements.
• A background within banking, investment management, financial services or another similarly regulated environment.
• Previous experience managing external audits.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively whilst influencing senior decision‑makers.

Job Offer

• Salary between £56,000 and £62,500, pro rata dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working with an expectation of two office days per week.
• Fixed‑term contract through to March 2027.
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday.
• Generous 15% employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Healthcare cash plan, life assurance and income protection.
• Enhanced family leave provisions.
• Additional wellbeing, retail, travel and lifestyle benefits.
• The chance to work for an organisation with a meaningful purpose and national impact.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your bests.