Financial Reporting Manager

We're looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to lead ClearBank's external financial reporting, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accurate and compliant financial reporting across the Group.

This is a key role within Finance, responsible for leading the production of the Group Annual Report & Accounts, consolidated financial statements, and statutory accounts for our regulated entities in the UK and Europe. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, manage the external audit process, and provide technical accounting expertise to support business and regulatory requirements.

This role would suit someone with strong financial reporting experience who is confident operating in a regulated financial services environment and can take ownership of complex reporting processes from end to end.

Key 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.

About You

• 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).

Nice to Have

• Experience working within a regulated banking environment.
• Technical accounting and policy experience.
• Experience preparing Board or Audit Committee papers.
• Previous exposure to statutory reporting across multiple legal entities or jurisdictions.

Equal Opportunities

ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long-term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates. ClearBank is also a firm believer that an inclusive culture fosters greater employee engagement and collaboration.

ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable adjustments to candidates during the recruitment process, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to create a safe space that welcomes everyone, so please let us know how we can accommodate you. If you have any accessibility requirements you can share them with our Talent Acquisition team prior to your interview stage, if applicable.