Senior Manager - Corporate Reporting

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Manager for Corporate Reporting to lead the financial reporting efforts during a pivotal transition. This role is crucial as the company prepares for potential separation from its parent group, aiming for a future as an independent FTSE 250 entity. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in corporate reporting, particularly within FTSE100 or FTSE250 environments, and will be adept at managing audits and developing reporting processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant organizational changes while working in a hybrid environment that promotes flexibility and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Over 5 years PQE in FTSE100 or FTSE250 corporate reporting.
• Strong understanding of corporate reporting and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage external review/audit process for corporate reporting.
• Create new processes and policies for external reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Relationship-Building

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Manager - Corporate Reporting, London

Client: Smiths Detection

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 66a8ac04f036

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

This will be Smiths Detection’s first Corporate Reporting expert. The successful candidate will be the internal financial reporting specialist with crucial responsibilities in preparing the Detection business for separation via sale or de-merger from Smiths Group plc, with a view to Smiths Detection becoming a separate FTSE 250 listed business by the end of the 2026 calendar year. The role involves managing the external review/audit process and creating new processes and policies to prepare for external reporting. It requires a strong understanding of the corporate reporting environment and audit requirements, and the ability to research technical questions.

The role is based at the Smiths Group plc headquarters in London, with hybrid working arrangements. It is a fixed-term role (6 months), as the separation is one of the options being considered, with the other being a sale. The ideal candidate may be interested in a longer-term role with Detection, though this cannot be guaranteed at present.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Over 5 years PQE in FTSE100 or FTSE250 (FTSE350) multicurrency corporate reporting, with an interest in consolidations and technical accounting
• Big 4 audit background is useful but not essential
• Excellent analytical skills, with a track record of delivering quality reporting and making effective decisions in a complex, global market

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Motivated, forward-thinking, results-oriented, with a strong team focus
• Flexible, with a problem-solving mindset, able to prioritize and work with diverse, dispersed stakeholders
• Ability to source and analyze critical information quickly and effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong relationship-building skills, understanding customer needs internally and externally

Additional Information

Learn more about life at Smiths Detection on our LinkedIn page.

Join us for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, while contributing to global safety.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to an inclusive environment grounded in equality and ethics.

During the hiring process, Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, and our partners will never request payment. Beware of fraudulent requests. Apply directly through our careers website.