Senior Finance Manager - Financial Accounts

Liberty Global; Bradford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead a team of Finance Managers and deliver financial reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include managing holding company accounts, compliance with IFRS, and improving internal efficiencies. Ideal candidates should have a professional accountancy qualification and proven experience in finance management, along with strong Excel and communication skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, supporting a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + Bonus

25 days annual leave with the option to purchase more

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to online learning platform

Innovative, fast-paced team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Finance Manager or similar role.
• Team leadership experience of Finance Managers.
• Ability to manage key stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Finance Managers.
• Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly financial results.
• Improve internal efficiencies through process enhancements.

Skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS

Strong Excel skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Professional Accountancy qualification (ACA; ACCA; CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems skills (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion / HFM)

Job description

As a Senior Finance Manager, you will report to a Management Accounts Divisional Director, supporting and working closely with our teams in Bradford and across the wider business, to deliver accurate reporting and analysis to internal and external stakeholders across the Liberty Global Footprint. Financial Accounts are responsible for developing and delivering financial accounting activity, which includes debt, interest, derivatives, and share-based compensation, as well as preparing comprehensive financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop your team of Finance Managers and together you will deliver below-the-operating-profit-line activities (BOCF), including debt, interest (external and inter-group), derivatives, restructuring, and share-based compensation.
• Handle holding company accounts, cash accounting, fixed assets, and leases accounting, and perform group consolidation and foreign exchange / CTA accounting.
• Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly results in line with group accounting policy and Internal Control / SOX requirements and deliver financial information for external reporting requirements.
• Conduct month‑end balance sheet analysis and reporting, ensuring balance sheet governance, integrity, and assurance.
• Improve internal efficiencies and output quality through process enhancements and collaboration with internal and external teams, focusing on the tactical and strategic use of technology for automation and digitization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Finance Manager, Financial Accounts, or similar Senior Accountant role.
• Professional Accountancy qualification (ACA; ACCA; CIMA etc) with considerable PQE.
• Team leadership experience of Finance Managers.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience working within large complex corporate structures, managing key stakeholder relationships and delivering to deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial systems skills (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion / HFM).
• The willingness to occasionally travel overseas to build relationships with colleagues in the various Opco’s we support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
  
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
  
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
  
• Access to our car benefit scheme
  
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
  
• The chance to join an innovative, fast‑paced and passionate team
  

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting‑edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. We provide over 85 million fixed and mobile connections worldwide and are building tomorrow’s connections today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We are 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society.