Financial Reporting Manager

Please note our HQ is based in London this role can be fully remote.

We are seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Group Financial Reporting Manager. This pivotal position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our Financial Reporting processes while providing timely and insightful information to stakeholders.

You might not have heard of us but we’ve probably met without you even realising it. We’re the UK’s largest commercial news publisher, home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers.

From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, MyLondon, Birmingham Live and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people.

• Financial Reporting Oversight: Manage the preparation of financial reports for the group, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining data integrity.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial statements and regulatory reports to relevant authorities.
• Half-Year and Year-End Reporting: Assist in the preparation and review of half-year and year-end financial statements to meet regulatory requirements.
• Management Accounts: Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and other relevant laws, ensuring timely filings.
• Consolidated Management Process: Coordinate the monthly consolidation process, ensuring accurate delivery of consolidated financial statements and reports.
• Technical Accounting Expertise: Manage technical accounting areas such as share-based payments, provisions, and properties, providing guidance as needed.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions.
• Internal Controls: Establish and review internal controls to ensure effectiveness in safeguarding assets and maintaining data integrity.
• Collaboration and Support: Partner with other departments on technical accounting issues, providing information and support as required.
• Auditor Liaison: Work closely with external auditors and advisors, facilitating audits and providing necessary information and support.
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Contribute to ad-hoc projects and requests, showcasing adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Strong technical accounting skills, with an ability to interpret and apply accounting principles and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyse complex financial information and identify trends and issues.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, assign work, and delegate tasks effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with an ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and UK BEIS.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of Financial Reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Experience in managing the preparation of financial reports and regulatory filings, including financial statements and VAT returns.
• Strong technical accounting experience, with experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements and leading the month-end close process.
• Experience in developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Experience in liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies, including tax authorities and other financial institutions.

Essential Behaviours

• Collaboration – Demonstration of working collaboratively, internally and externally
• Determination – Demonstration of perseverance to achieve effective outcomes
• Imagination – Demonstration of creativity and innovation
• Customer Focus – Consider the Customer in everything we do

What can we offer you?

We are offering a salary up to £58,700 and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• Member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.