External Reporting Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are supporting a complex, multi-entity Financial Services organisation to appoint an experienced External Reporting Consultant on an interim basis.

This requirement sits within the Group Financial Reporting function during a critical period of year-end delivery, audit activity and ongoing investor reporting.

Working within a highly experienced and collaborative reporting team, you will take ownership of statutory reporting and group external reporting across multiple entities.

The function has recently completed a significant period of remediation work and process improvement and now requires a technically strong, hands‑on interim who can add capacity, challenge outputs and ensure deadlines are met.

• Own delivery of Group external reporting and entity statutory accounts (UK & international)
• Produce, review and roll forward statutory reporting packs and supporting schedules
• Support Group IFRS reporting and consolidation activities
• Deliver quarterly financial information for investors and other external partners
• Oversee accounting treatment of portfolio investments
• Prepare and review cashflow statements and supporting disclosures
• Support external audit processes and maintain effective auditor relationships
• Prepare Audit Committee papers and supporting analysis
• Review and challenge financial data received from upstream finance teams
• Standardise and improve reporting templates, documentation and controls
• Operate effectively within a peer‑review, flat team structure

We are keen to engage experienced interim professionals who:

• Have demonstrable experience in external reporting, statutory accounts and group reporting
• Have operated in complex, multi‑entity or regulated environments (Financial Services advantageous)
• Are confident working with imperfect data and applying sound accounting judgement
• Are highly proficient in Excel and comfortable building and reviewing detailed reporting packs
• Can work at pace and deliver to tight reporting deadlines
• Are hands‑on, detail‑orientated and proactive in identifying issues
• Big 4 training, plc or large‑group reporting experience would be beneficial but not essential.

For further information and to apply, please contact Helenna Bell