Financial Reporting Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of the Group Annual Report & Accounts, including consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee the production of statutory accounts for regulated entities across the UK and Europe.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the external audit process, acting as the key point of contact for auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Own the annual reporting timetable, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare Board and Audit Committee papers, including going concern assessments and reporting updates.
• Assess the impact of new accounting standards and emerging reporting requirements.
• Build strong relationships across Finance and the wider business to coordinate reporting inputs and deliver high quality outputs.
• Support interim audit and other reporting or assurance activities throughout the year.

Requirements

• Significant experience in financial reporting within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements and annual reports.
• Experience managing external audits and working with auditors.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high quality work in a fast paced environment.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements and compliance with IFRS and statutory reporting standards. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential for coordinating reporting inputs and managing external audits.