Job Description

Financial Reporting Manager

Core3 is working with a large, complex organisation in Bristol to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager on a Fixed Term Contract.

The opportunity

This organisation operates within a well established finance structure where strong governance, consistent reporting and technical rigour are essential. Continued investment in finance capability, systems and process improvement means this is a strong opportunity for someone looking to step into a visible reporting role.

As Financial Reporting Manager, you will play a key part in maintaining reporting quality and financial control during a period of change, working closely with senior finance stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

As Financial Reporting Manager, you will take ownership of core reporting activities and provide leadership across the function.

You will:

• Work closely with senior finance stakeholders to maintain consistent reporting standards and best practice

• Take ownership of financial statement quality, with particular focus on balance sheet governance and reconciliation discipline

• Oversee Record to Report activities delivered through shared service and offshore teams

• Drive improvements to reporting processes, financial controls and automation

• Act as a senior escalation point for complex accounting matters and reporting judgements

• Review and approve material journals and technically complex accounting entries

• Support internal and external audit activity, including responses to IFRS related technical queries

• Deliver accurate and timely month end and period end close through robust financial control

About you

You will be a qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, with experience operating in complex or centralised finance environments.

Essential

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge, including IFRS

• Experience leading teams within a financial reporting or controllership function

• Hands on involvement in month end close and financial reporting

• Confidence working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP or Workday

• Clear and professional communication with senior stakeholders

Desirable

• Exposure to shared service or outsourced accounting models

• Experience supporting finance change or process improvement initiatives

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience

• Fixed Term Contract with clearly defined scope and impact

• Hybrid working, typically three days per week in the Bristol office

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata

• Flexible working arrangements

• Supportive and collaborative finance leadership

This Financial Reporting Manager role offers the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining strong reporting standards within a complex and evolving finance function.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates. Our client is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact
louis@core3.co.uk | 0117 213 0300