Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Financial Reporting Manager to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). This high-impact role involves leading external reporting and management information for a listed organisation, ensuring compliance with reporting standards and providing clear financial insights to support senior decision-makers. Traveling to the London office occasionally (approximately 4–6 times per year) will be required. The role is based in Glasgow / Hybrid (3 days office-based per week).

This position provides an opportunity to drive system improvements and strengthen financial controls while partnering with colleagues across finance, operations, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver external financial reporting in line with regulatory and listing requirements, including statutory accounts, interim statements, and annual reports.
• Produce and present monthly board packs, management accounts, variance analysis, and key performance metrics.
• Drive improvements within ERP/finance systems, ensuring robust processes and strong internal controls.
• Manage group consolidation processes, including intercompany reconciliations and adjustments.
• Coordinate external audits, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Monitor developments in financial reporting standards (IFRS) and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support tax compliance activities (VAT and corporation tax) in partnership with external advisors.
• Contribute to ad hoc strategic projects such as acquisitions, financing initiatives, and working capital reviews.
• Communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to the Group Accountant.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings to review progress and development.
• Identify training needs and create opportunities for skills growth within the team.
• Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining oversight of quality and deadlines.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused culture across the finance function.

About You

• ACA-qualified (or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience.
• Solid IFRS expertise and hands-on preparation of statutory accounts.
• Proven track record in group consolidations and board-level reporting.
• Experience with ERP/finance systems (NetSuite desirable) and driving process improvements.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, SME environment.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge, acting as a subject matter expert on reporting and compliance.
• Detail-oriented yet able to see the bigger picture.
• Proactive, highly organised, and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Analytical, solutions-driven, and collaborative, with confidence presenting insights to senior stakeholders.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance
• Accounting

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