Interim Financial Reporting Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

3-month contract

Day rate up to £450

Job summary

Page Personnel in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Financial Reporting Manager to lead the UK accounting and reporting function and partner with senior finance stakeholders. The role requires a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting, governance and people-management experience.

Hybrid working with three days in the office is offered. The position involves driving improvements, coordinating audits and supporting working capital initiatives across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant required (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial reporting, financial control or technical accounting.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across levels.
• Advanced Excel and experience with financial reporting systems; SAP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK financial accounting and reporting function.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Oversee compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements and controls.
• Partner with senior finance leaders and stakeholders for financial insight.
• Manage, mentor and develop a finance team.
• Collaborate with shared service/offshore teams to drive service excellence.
• Drive improvements across finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Coordinate external audits and liaison with auditors and regulators.
• Lead statutory accounts, VAT returns and tax reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Enterprise reporting tools

Job description

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on 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.

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