Group Financial Reporting Manager

Wilkinson & Associates Ltd; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service group in Edinburgh is seeking a Group Financial Reporting Manager to oversee statutory reporting and manage a team of six. This senior role involves shaping reporting standards, delivering high-quality financial statements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong financial reporting experience and leadership skills. This hybrid position offers exposure to senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in financial reporting within financial services.
• Familiarity with listed company requirements is advantageous.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts.
• Support reporting to the Board and Executive Committee.
• Manage the external audit process.

Skills

Strong technical grounding in financial reporting

Experience in managing teams

Strong communication skills

Adept at handling complex accounting issues

Education

Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience

Job description

Group Financial Reporting Manager
Location: Edinburgh(Hybrid)
Sector: Financial Services

W&A is supporting a leading financial service group to appoint a Group Financial Reporting Manager into a high-impact leadership role.

Are you a qualified accountant with a strong background in external reporting and team leadership? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role where you’ll lead a team, shape reporting standards, and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial statements and information to internal and external stakeholders.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal role within the group’s wider finance function, responsible for delivering statutory reporting, supporting Board-level insights, and driving forward best-in-class reporting practices. Managing a team of six, you’ll collaborate across accounting, actuarial, and data teams to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality outputs.

You’ll also have the chance to contribute to shaping methodology and policy, managing external audits, and delivering high-impact communications to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts, and Interim Report
• Support reporting to the Board and Executive Committee
• Contribute to finance papers for the Group Audit Committee
• Deliver regulatory outputs, including Solvency II-related reporting
• Implement changes to accounting policies and ensure compliance with evolving standards
• Manage the external audit process
• Foster strong internal stakeholder relationships across the finance function
• Lead, coach, and develop the financial reporting team

About You

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience
• Strong technical grounding in financial reporting, ideally from within financial services
• Familiarity with listed company requirements is advantageous
• Experienced in managing teams and motivating others to perform
• Adept at handling complex accounting issues and delivering commercial insights
• Highly organised, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment

Why Apply?

This role offers a rare combination of technical challenge, leadership opportunity, and exposure to senior stakeholders in a respected and values-driven organisation. If you thrive in collaborative environments and have a passion for high-quality reporting, this could be your next move.

Please get in touch with Jack Ramage on [e-mail] for more information (including Salary, Bonus and Benefits).