Financial Reporting Manager -12 Month FTC

Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager – Interim 12 month contract
Location: Leicester (Hybrid)
Department: Accounting
About the Role
We’re looking for a qualified and driven accounting professional to join our team as Financial Reporting Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our UK and overseas business units. Based in the Leicester office and operating on a flexible hybrid basis you’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting in line with international and local standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of regulatory financial and statutory reporting for the UK and overseas businesses.
• Manage the year-end close and financial statement production process.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring smooth execution of the audit process.
• Take ownership of the audit process for UK and overseas entities, ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of queries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP, and provide technical guidance on complex accounting treatments.
• Oversee and coordinate the month-end closing process for European entities.

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance or accounting.
• Audit background ideally gained in a large or mid-tier practice.
• Previous experience working in or with multinational businesses, ideally with exposure to UK and international entities.
• In-depth technical knowledge of international and local financial reporting standards (IFRS, US GAAP).
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts and leading the audit process.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with auditors, senior management, and cross-functional teams.
• Able to work independently and take initiative in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable with a problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in financial reporting and audit within a corporate environment.
• Hands-on involvement in preparing statutory accounts and regulatory accounts.
• Exposure to ERP systems and financial reporting tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Experience coordinating audits across multiple entities or regions.

Why Join?
You’ll be part of a global business with the opportunity to make an impact in a key leadership role. A collaborative supportive culture, team ethos and a hybrid working model that supports work-life balance.

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