Interim Senior Financial Reporting Manager

Interim Senior Financial Reporting Manager 3-6 Month Contract | Hybrid (c.3 days in office) | £500-£600 per day Inside IR35 Gleeson Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading, listed international business to appoint an Interim Senior Financial Reporting Manager . This is a high-profile assignment providing critical leadership and technical expertise during a period of transition, ensuring the smooth delivery of year-end reporting, statutory accounts, and external audit requirements.

This role will suit a technically strong, qualified accountant with recent PLC reporting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys balancing hands-on delivery with team leadership. You will take ownership of the Group's financial reporting function, leading a team of qualified finance professionals to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all external financial reporting obligations. You will play a pivotal role in managing the year-end process, leading the relationship with external auditors, and providing technical accounting guidance across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities Take ownership of all Group and subsidiary statutory financial statements, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements. Lead the preparation and delivery of quarterly, half-year and annual financial reporting. Manage the end-to-end external audit process and act as the primary point of contact for auditors. Prepare and review technical accounting papers for complex financial reporting matters. Partner closely with Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury and operational stakeholders on financial reporting considerations.

Drive consistency and best practice across the Group's reporting processes. Review balance sheet reconciliations, key financial controls and period-end reporting processes. Identify opportunities to strengthen year-end reporting processes and financial controls. Act as deputy to the Group Financial Controller when required. Lead a high-calibre team of qualified finance professionals. Essential Experience Big 4 (ideally) Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent).

Recent Senior Financial Reporting experience within a PLC environment. Proven PLC audit experience. Strong IFRS technical accounting knowledge. Significant experience managing external audit relationships. Experience preparing annual reports and complex statutory financial statements. Track record of leading and developing high-performing finance teams. Experience operating within large, complex multinational organisations. Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

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