Interim Financial Reporting Lead | Hybrid, Global

Michael Page Finance; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 20,295,000 - 23,063,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Immediate start

Three-month contract

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting an Interim Financial Reporting Manager in Leicester to lead the UK finance reporting function and manage a talented team. You will partner with senior stakeholders across the UK and global finance operations to deliver accurate financial reporting.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant with strong technical accounting and governance experience, and a proven ability to drive improvement in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial reporting, financial control, or technical accounting.
• Experienced in leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Analytical with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in multinational, fast-paced environments.
• Advanced Excel and reporting systems; SAP experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK financial accounting and reporting function.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Oversee compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal controls.
• Partner with senior finance and operational stakeholders to provide financial insight.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Coordinate with shared service and offshore teams to drive service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, controls and reporting.
• Coordinate external audits and manage auditors, tax advisers, and regulators.
• Lead statutory accounts, VAT and tax reporting, and other regulatory submissions.
• Support working capital initiatives and performance improvement projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Attention to detail

Problem solving

People leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP

Enterprise reporting tools

Job description

Michael Page Finance is recruiting an Interim Financial Reporting Manager in Leicester to lead the UK finance reporting function and manage a talented team. You will partner with senior stakeholders across the UK and global finance operations to deliver accurate financial reporting.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant with strong technical accounting and governance experience, and a proven ability to drive improvement in a multinational environment.