Global Accounting Manager

Global Accounting Manager Edinburgh or London Hybrid £Competitive + excellent benefits + career progression Shape the Future of Wealth Management

FNZ is seeking a Global Accounting Manager to join our Group Finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and technically strong qualified accountant to take on a highly visible role within a fast-growing global Fin Tech organisation. Working at the centre of FNZ’s Group Finance function, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality consolidated reporting, supporting complex accounting matters, and partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.

From acquisitions and impairment assessments to share-based payments and hedge accounting, you’ll gain exposure to some of the most technically challenging areas of financial reporting while helping shape the financial governance of a global organisation.

This role offers an excellent platform for an accountant looking to move beyond traditional financial reporting and develop deep expertise in Group reporting, technical accounting, and strategic finance.

As a Global Accounting Manager, you’ll work closely with the Group Financial Controller and senior finance leadership, owning critical components of the Group’s financial reporting and statutory reporting processes.

You’ll support the delivery of robust financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions while providing technical accounting expertise on a range of complex transactions and business activities. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, external auditors, acquisitions activity, and strategic finance projects.

• Supporting the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts across Group entities
• Ensuring financial reporting is accurate, timely, and audit ready
• Producing key analyses supporting Group management reporting
• Delivering profitability, margin, and performance analysis to support business decision-making
• Contributing to the continuous enhancement of Group reporting processes and controls

• Playing a leading role in the coordination of the Group external audit process
• Managing audit deliverables and ensuring high-quality supporting documentation
• Acting as a key liaison between external auditors and regional finance teams
• Supporting audit planning, issue resolution, and governance activities
• Preparing materials and accounting updates for Audit Committee and senior leadership review

• You’ll provide technical accounting leadership across a range of complex accounting areas, including:
  • Share-based payment accounting and IFRS 2 compliance
  • Goodwill and intangible asset impairment assessments
  • Business combinations and acquisition accounting

• Partnering with multiple business functions on strategic initiatives
• Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and investment activity from an accounting perspective
• Providing technical guidance to stakeholders across the Group
• Supporting financial analysis and decision-making on key business initiatives
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the wider Group Finance function

You’ll be a technically capable and commercially aware finance professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)
• Strong post-qualification experience within audit, technical accounting, Group reporting, or financial reporting
• Excellent understanding of IFRS and statutory financial reporting requirements
• Experience working within complex multinational organisations or professional services environments
• Technical accounting knowledge across areas such as business combinations, impairment, share-based payments, and financial instruments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

• Financial services, Fin Tech, banking, or regulated industry experience
• Experience supporting complex…