Senior Financial Reporting Manager

Our client is a leading professional membership organization dedicated to supporting and developing finance professionals across various sectors. With a strong emphasis on high standards, ethical practices, and continuous improvement, they serve a diverse global community. If you are passionate about driving innovation and enhancing operational efficiencies, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Role Overview

The Senior Financial Reporting Manager will be instrumental in leading a high-performing financial reporting function. This role involves managing a dedicated team and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will ensure timely, high-quality financial reporting while driving process improvements.

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of 2-3 direct reports and up to 4 indirect reports, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Financial Reporting Oversight: Ensure accurate and timely preparation of IFRS financial statements for the organization and its various entities, including subsidiaries and associated bodies.
• Audit Coordination: Oversee interim, final, and subsidiary audits in partnership with external auditors, adhering to established timelines.
• Software & Systems Management: Manage and optimize the software tools supporting accounts production, ensuring updates and innovations are effectively implemented.
• International Financial Management: Supervise international bookkeeping and financial statements, ensuring robust control processes are in place.
• Process Optimization & Innovation: Drive continuous improvements across accounting and reporting processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all balances are clearly analyzed and documented.
• Technical Accounting Expertise: Address complex accounting issues and provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders as necessary.
• Climate & ESG Reporting Support: Assist in the development of climate and sustainability reporting processes.
• Investment Accounting: Supervise the processing of monthly investment portfolio valuation journals.

An ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to inspire confidence at all levels. You'll need a background in financial accounting and IFRS, along with experience in team management and process improvement.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Relevant CCAB accountancy qualification.
• Experience:
  • Significant experience in financial accounting and reporting.
  • Proven ability to manage and develop a team.
  • Strong project and process management skills, with an aptitude for continuous improvement.
• Skills:
  • High proficiency in IFRS and complex accounting matters.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills for effective collaboration.
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
  • Experience with Microsoft Nav, Business Central, and CCH Tagetik is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with climate and sustainability reporting is a plus.
• Attributes:
  • Self-motivated, resilient, and proactive with a can-do attitude.
  • Excellent influencing skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Agile and innovative in finding solutions.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates