Financial Reporting Lead

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A fantastic opportunity has become available the Financial Reporting Lead to join a leading organisation in the UK.

The Financial Reporting Lead plays a critical role within the Finance Service Delivery function, leading a team with end-to-end accountability for key finance processes. This role blends strategic thinking, people management and operational oversight.

Key responsibilities include managing the delivery of Management Performance Reporting and Board Reporting packs, as well as overseeing Finance Support tasks such as subledger reviews, balance sheet management, budget coordination and rolling forecasts.

The role requires strong collaboration across internal stakeholders including Finance Business Partnering, Business Planning and Traffic Insights, with a focus on driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Lead the reporting of transactions from core finance processes.
• Deliver Management Performance and Investor Reporting.
• Present service delivery updates to senior stakeholders.
• Manage business scorecard performance to ensure high standards and customer satisfaction.
• Drive team development initiatives aligned with senior leadership goals.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure timely resolution of requests.
• Lead and manage a small team, ensuring strategic initiatives and deliverables are met.
• Foster a positive team culture, promote engagement, and support career development.
• Contribute actively to the Finance Service Delivery and Senior Leadership Teams.
• Oversee daily operations and optimize team performance.
• Monitor KPIs and champion continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies, processes and relevant legislation.
• Build strong relationships across business services and leadership teams.
• Recruit, coach and mentor team members to deliver high-quality service.

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in Management and Financial Reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of motivating and developing teams.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adaptable and resilient in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in presenting complex data clearly to support decision-making.
• Comfortable with learning and leveraging new systems and technologies.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance
• Staffing and Recruiting

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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom