Financial Reporting Manager

We’re Car Trawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together.

This is an 8-month fixed-term contract opportunity for a Financial Reporting Manager to join our Finance leadership team, where you will shape and enhance financial reporting within a dynamic, high-growth environment. You’ll lead critical reporting and compliance processes, drive continuous improvement across systems and controls, and partner closely with senior stakeholders, auditors and cross-functional teams. It’s a hands‑on leadership role with real visibility and impact, supporting business performance, strengthening governance and developing a high‑performing financial reporting team.

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and reporting packs, driving continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes.
• Oversee statutory and regulatory reporting including annual consolidated and entity financial statements, statutory returns and investor reporting requirements.
• Manage external audit engagements end‑to‑end, acting as key liaison with auditors and coordinating interim, ad hoc and annual audit processes.
• Own and enhance key financial processes (e.g. breakage, R&D, postpaid collections, insurance entity reporting), ensuring accuracy, compliance and alignment with business strategy.
• Continuously review, improve and develop finance processes and procedures to support evolving business needs.
• Lead and develop the Financial Reporting team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching and fostering a high‑performance, values‑driven culture.

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with 3+ years’ relevant industry experience in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven people leader with experience managing and developing high‑performing finance teams.
• Strong technical accounting capability, including assessing and implementing new accounting standards within internal policy and process frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders and cross‑functional partners.
• Strategic mindset with sound judgement, able to support decision‑making, plan for future team needs and delegate effectively.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills, with the flexibility and drive to adapt in a high‑growth, evolving business environment (experience in a software or tech‑led company advantageous).

At Car Trawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here.

Perks for the journey

· Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance‑based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%.

· Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year.

· Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (Heads Up and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave.

· Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements.

· Everyday perks that make a difference - subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on‑site car parking, Bike to Work and Tax Saver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club.

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