Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

Location:

London (Hybrid)

Contract:

Fixed-Term - 6 months Salary £85-90k pro-rata A leading international services organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Reporting Manager to oversee statutory reporting, month-end close, and financial governance across multiple UK and EMEA entities. This role is ideal for a senior finance professional with strong technical expertise, audit training, and proven experience managing complex reporting cycles within a multi-site environment.

Day-to-day of the role:
Month-End Close & Technical Accounting Leadership:
Oversee the delivery of the monthly close process to global deadlines, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Review and approve month-end journals prepared by the team. Lead the review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring quality, timely resolution of variances, and robust financial controls. Oversee intercompany reconciliation and settlement processes. Statutory Reporting & Compliance:
Take ownership of statutory accounts preparation for a portfolio of UK and potentially non-UK entities including LLPs, Limited companies, and Holding companies. Act as the key contact for the UK Group audit, managing timelines, deliverables, and coordination with auditors to ensure smooth completion and filing. Lead the preparation and review of UK Group financial statements. Assess differences between local GAAP and management accounts;

oversee appropriate adjustments and technical treatments. VAT, Tax & Fiscal Obligations:
Oversee preparation and review of VAT returns and support VAT-related compliance queries. Provide oversight for other fiscal submissions including Corporation Tax data, PSA, statistical returns, and other local filing requirements. Work closely with the Tax team to ensure CIT returns, withholding tax, and transfer pricing obligations are met. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering:
Build strong relationships with external advisors, auditors, and local accountants across multiple jurisdictions. Partner with AP, Billing, Treasury, and Payroll to ensure accurate cost allocation and data integrity. Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement:
Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and oversight to junior team members. Strengthen and maintain a robust control environment, identifying opportunities to streamline reporting processes. Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) with significant post-qualified experience, ideally trained in audit within a top-tier firm. Proven experience managing statutory reporting and financial accounting in a multi-entity, international environment with exposure to FX. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience preparing financial statements under FRS 102. Demonstrable experience owning VAT preparation, review, and submission processes. Advanced MS Excel skills and familiarity with consolidation concepts.

Benefits:
Competitive salary depending on experience. Opportunity to manage high-impact financial reporting activities during a critical period. Hybrid working and exposure to a global, dynamic organisation.

To apply for this Interim Financial Reporting Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.