Interim Financial Reporting Manager

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

I am recruiting an Interim Financial Reporting Manager for a highly successful, international market-leading organisation in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to lead a well-established reporting function, manage a talented finance team, and work closely with senior stakeholders across both the UK business and global finance operations.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international organisation with a significant global footprint and a strong reputation within its sector. Operating across multiple markets, the business serves a diverse customer base and continues to invest heavily in innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

Description

The Financial Reporting Manager will:

• Lead the UK financial accounting and reporting function.
• Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Oversee compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Partner with senior finance leaders and operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Build strong relationships with shared service and offshore finance teams to drive service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls, and reporting procedures.
• Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, VAT returns, tax reporting, and other regulatory submissions.
• Support working capital initiatives and performance improvement projects across the finance function.

Profile

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experienced within a financial reporting, financial control, or technical accounting environment.
• Comfortable leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong in stakeholder management with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Experienced working within complex, fast-paced or multinational businesses.
• Advanced user of Excel and financial reporting systems.
• SAP experience is highly desirable, with exposure to enterprise reporting tools considered beneficial.

Job Offer

• An immediate start.
• Initial 3 month contract.
• Hybrid, flexible working with 3 days in the office.
• A day rate up to £450 depending on experience.