IFRS16 Lease Accounting Leader & Reporting SME

Cornerstone; Theale; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone is the UK’s leading mobile and digital infrastructure provider, driving IFRS16 reporting across a portfolio of 15,000+ sites. The IFRS16 Manager will own policy, ensure timely month-end close, and act as SME to external auditors and outsourced partners.

Strong Excel modelling and data analysis are essential for delivering robust financial reporting. We seek a proactive professional with proven IFRS16 ownership, able to collaborate with shareholder teams and internal finance heads to

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-qualification experience with IFRS16 accounting
• Proven ownership of IFRS16 reporting
• Experience managing external audit reviews
• Experience operating in a large or complex organisation
• Experience improving financial controls and processes
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage large datasets
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end IFRS16 process and policy for 15,000+ sites
• Maintain monthly IFRS16 reporting with Excel models and journals
• Act as the primary IFRS16 contact for finance teams, auditors and providers
• Lead responses to external audit reviews and mitigate findings
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements and controls

Skills

IFRS16 accounting

Excel modelling

Data analysis

Leadership

Job description

Cornerstone is the UK’s leading mobile and digital infrastructure provider, driving IFRS16 reporting across a portfolio of 15,000+ sites. The IFRS16 Manager will own policy, ensure timely month-end close, and act as SME to external auditors and outsourced partners.

Strong Excel modelling and data analysis are essential for delivering robust financial reporting. We seek a proactive professional with proven IFRS16 ownership, able to collaborate with shareholder teams and internal finance heads to