Interim Financial Reporting Manager

Michael Page; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

3 days in office

Day rate up to £450

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Interim Financial Reporting Manager for an international market-leading organisation in Leicester. The role leads the UK financial reporting function, manages a finance team, and collaborates with senior stakeholders across UK and global operations.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), with strong financial reporting experience, stakeholder management, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong financial reporting experience in a multinational/multi-market environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK financial accounting and reporting functions.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Excel advanced

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

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

• 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