Group Reporting Finance Professional | S2 | CFO | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Santander; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander is seeking a Group Reporting Finance Professional in Milton Keynes to support monthly, half-yearly and year-end reporting across UK entities and Group interactions.

You will consolidate financial information, prepare IFRS notes and disclosures, and coordinate with Group Centre in Spain to ensure accurate reporting. This role requires strong accounting knowledge and the ability to drive improvements in processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with finance experience.
• Understanding of IFRS reporting for banking/financial services.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• MI consolidation and reporting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly consolidated reporting processes.
• Produce analysis of financial information across the group.
• Prepare IFRS notes and disclosures for the group.
• Submit reporting to Group Centre in Spain.
• Coordinate reporting for new transactions ensuring IFRS compliance.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Finance analysis

Project management

MI consolidation

Education

CIMA/ACCA

Finance / cost function experience

Job description

Group Reporting Finance Professional | S2 | CFO | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Retail & Commercial Banking

Retail & Commercial Banking is a global business integrating all our retail and commercial banking activities to better serve our customers, improve efficiency and drive value creation.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

The Group Reporting Team

is looking for a Group Reporting Finance Professional based out of Milton Keynes.

As part of the Santander Group Reporting team, reporting to the Senior Manager you’ll support in the coordination and preparation of the monthly, half yearly and year end reporting processes between SanUK, Santander Madrid and to other internal stakeholders to support the preparation the San UK consolidated Financial Statements, MI information, analytical review and additional disclosures reported externally to the market both locally and at a Group level.

You’ll work with Technical Reporting and Interventions General to implement technical accounting and financial reporting solutions to the companies and divisions across the Santander UK Group.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the Santander UK monthly consolidated reporting processes.
• Producing analysis of financial information from across the Santander UK Group.
• Preparing statutory accounts notes and disclosures in line with IFRS requirements for the Santander UK group.
• Producing financial reporting information for Group Centre in Spain.
• Coordinating and reviewing reporting for new transactions ensuring full IFRS reporting requirements are met.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience:

• Good understanding of the financial services industry and products/services (Required)
• Knowledge of IFRS reporting standards and their application to banking and financial services (Required)
• The ability to handle projects and drive continuous improvement of processes and services provided to internal customers (Required)
• MI consolidation and reporting experience for retail and wholesale banking products would be a plus (Required)

Education:

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA) with experience working in a finance / cost function environment is essential (Required)
• Working knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis with the ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material (Required)
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills (Required)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.

Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive – personally and professionally.

Salary Range:

£38,200.00 - £57,300.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work - we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage - from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone – regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive – at work and at home – while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location.

We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.