Interim External Reporting Manager
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: The Interim External Reporting Manager role offers a unique opportunity to work within a major UK FTSE100 PLC, focusing on enhancing external financial reporting. This position involves significant interaction with senior finance stakeholders and ownership of complex accounting areas, including narrative reporting and governance over unusual items. The role is ideal for a technically strong ACA with Big 4 or top-tier audit experience, looking to influence group-level reporting processes. Candidates will engage in various reporting initiatives, including ESG disclosures and improvements in reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape external reporting across quarterly results cycles and year-end disclosures.
- Coordinate reporting timetables and refine processes.
- Contribute to governance over unusual items and work closely with auditors.
- Engage in wider reporting initiatives, including ESG and non-financial disclosures.
- Take ownership of complex accounting areas and narrative reporting.
Key Skills:
- Deep understanding of IFRS and external reporting.
- Experience leading or reviewing audits and handling complex disclosures.
- Strong organisational discipline and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to partner with senior finance contacts and explain technical matters clearly.
- Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and appetite for process improvement.
Salary (Rate): £550.00 daily
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Your new company
Step into a large, complex, and highly visible financial environment where technical accounting really matters. This is a rare opportunity to join a central reporting function at the heart of a major UK organisation, one that deals with high impact disclosures, senior level scrutiny, and a genuine commitment to improving financial reporting quality. If you're looking for an environment where your technical skills actually get used, this is the perfect landing spot.
Your new role
You'll play a key role in shaping external reporting across quarterly results cycles and year end disclosures. Expect exposure to senior finance stakeholders and the chance to take ownership of complex accounting areas, narrative reporting, and high profile notes. You'll help coordinate reporting timetables, refine processes, contribute to governance over unusual items, and work closely with auditors. There's also involvement in wider reporting initiatives, from ESG and non financial disclosures to improvements in reporting systems and controls.
What you'll need to succeed
This role is ideal for a technically strong ACA with Big 4 or top tier audit experience looking to step into an influential group level position. You'll bring:
- A deep understanding of IFRS and external reporting
- Experience leading or reviewing audits and handling complex disclosures
- Strong organisational discipline and comfort working to tight deadlines
- The ability to partner with senior finance contacts and explain technical matters clearly
- A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and an appetite for improving processes
If you've ever reviewed annual report notes at 1am during year end and thought, "I'd love to be on the other side of this next time" this is that role.
What you need to do now
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