Global Accounting Manager

Global Accounting Manager Edinburgh or London Hybrid Competitive  + excellent benefits + career progression

Shape the Future of Wealth ManagementFNZ 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.

The Opportunity 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.

What You'll Be Doing Group Reporting & Statutory Accounts 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

Audit & Governance 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

Technical Accounting & IFRS Expertise 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

Strategic Finance Projects 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

What We're Looking For You'll be a technically capable and commercially aware finance professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Skills & Experience 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

Desirable Experience Financial services, Fin Tech, banking, or regulated industry experience

Experience supporting complex acquisition activity

Exposure to hedge accounting and treasury activities

Prior involvement in external audit coordination and governance reporting

What You'll Need to Succeed at FNZStrong technical accounting expertise and professional curiosity

The ability to translate complex accounting requirements into practical business solutionsA proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external auditors

Excellent organisational and project management skills

The ability to influence, collaborate, and build strong working relationships globallyA desire to continuously improve processes and challenge existing ways of working

Ambition to develop your career within a high-growth international organisation

Why Join FNZ?

At FNZ, you'll be part of a global organisation transforming wealth…