Senior Financial Reporting Manager

We are supporting a large Financial Services Organisation with the appointment of a Senior Financial Reporting Manager to join its Group Finance function. Client Details A company in the financial services industry based in Manchester. Description Lead the preparation and delivery of Group annual reporting and subsidiary financial statements Manage complex Group consolidations across a multi-entity structure Act as a key contact for external auditors and support the full audit lifecycle Prepare and review technical accounting papers covering key judgements, estimates and transactions Provide technical guidance across IFRS and UK GAAP reporting matters Support accounting assessments relating to acquisitions, reorganisations, financing arrangements and other corporate transactions Drive improvements to financial reporting controls, processes and governance Provide technical leadership, challenge and peer review to divisional finance teams Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business Coach and develop finance professionals, helping to strengthen technical capability across the teamProfile You will be a technically strong finance professional with significant experience in external reporting, Group reporting or financial control. You will ideally have: ACA qualification with strong post-qualified experience Big Four audit background, ideally with industry experience Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP Experience of complex Group consolidations and multi-entity reporting Experience managing external audit processes across multiple entities A proven ability to prepare and review technical accounting papers Experience improving financial reporting controls and processes Strong stakeholder management skills, including exposure to senior leadership Experience in insurance, financial services or another regulated environment, desirable Advanced Excel skills and experience with consolidation, reporting or ERP systemsJob Offer Salary ranging from £90,000 to £100,000, dependent on the level of experience. Hybrid Working, and central Manchester Office Location Other Generous Benefits