Financial Reporting Lead
20 hours ago
Greenford
Overview In this role you will lead all financial reporting activity for the UK & Ireland business, ensuring IFRS and UK GAAP compliance and strong financial governance. You will collaborate with the UK&I CFO, Group Finance, Shared Services and external stakeholders to deliver statutory accounts, group consolidation and audit management in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will translate complex accounting concepts into actionable insights and drive continuous improvements in controls and reporting accuracy. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that shapes financial integrity and business performance. ResponsibilitiesPrepare and publish statutory accounts for UK&I entities in line with Group standards, IFRS, and UK GAAPLead the annual external audit process and act as main liaison with auditors and stakeholdersOversee month-end reporting (P&L, balance sheets, journals, GL reconciliations) in SAPEnsure timely submission of monthly Group consolidation packages and resolve complex accounting mattersCollaborate with Shared Services and international entities on intercompany reconciliations and close processProvide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making and maintain internal controls per policySupport local tax compliance and manage tax audits, enquiries, and external advisor relationshipsOversee fixed asset accounting and support inventory governance per Group proceduresWork with Internal Audit, Governance, Risk & Compliance to deliver audit action plans and strengthen controlsSupport achievement of unqualified audit opinions Key requirementsProfessionally qualified or part-qualified accountant with significant experience in financial reporting, statutory accounting, and audit managementStrong technical expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP; solid understanding of taxation principles and financial controlsAbility to manage complex reporting and translate technical concepts for a broad range of stakeholdersSAP experience is essential; Oracle HFM exposure advantageousAnalytical, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative with strong stakeholder management across finance teams, senior leadership, Group functions, and external partnersFMCG experience is beneficial but not required if equivalent financial reporting experiencePassionate about financial excellence, continuous improvement, integrity, collaboration, and accountabilitycollaborative approachstrong stakeholder managementanalytical thinkingIFRSUK GAAPSAP