Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Manager
- Location:London
- Job Industry:Media
- Reference:53412_1773073518
- Job Type:Temporary
- Skills:Financial Reporting|Controls|Technical Accounting|Variance Analysis|Statutory Accounting|Group Reporting
- Salary:£550 - £650 per day
An immediate interim opportunity has arisen for an establishing & growing Finance department to recruit a Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Manager to join the team and drive the organisation’s financial reporting processes and strengthen internal control frameworks.
This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity across all financial information. We are looking for a candidate with strong technical expertise, excellent attention to detail, and a track record of improving financial processes within a dynamic environment.
A competitive day rate on offer, along with a hybrid working pattern split between 3 x days onsite at their fantastic London Office and WFH.
Duties:
- Responsible for all financial reporting aspects, including:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting
- Preparation of variance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Statutory accounting and liaison with external auditors
- Consolidation processes and ensuring the accuracy of group reporting
- Corporation tax computations
- VAT return submissions
- Own and maintain the organisation’s internal control framework, identifying control gaps and ensuring robust financial governance
- Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and control narratives
- Business partnering with operational teams to embed financial controls into day-to-day activities
- Mentor and support junior finance team members, promoting a strong controls culture
- Oversee key finance systems, ensuring data integrity and effective use
- Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives within finance
- Financial due diligence analysis
- Involvement in ad hoc strategic projects
- Supporting the team in occasional areas of technical accounting
Required:
- Chartered accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc.) minimum 3 x years PQE
- Strong technical accounting ability (FRS 102 and IFRS)
- Proven experience in financial reporting and internal controls management
- Ability to apply a structured approach towards balancing multiple demands and priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective communicator with the ability to translate complex financial information
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Microsoft Dynamics (preferred)
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and a good team player
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