Financial Reporting Manager

Milton Park | Up to £75,000 | US‑Listed Environment | Permanent

We are supporting a client based at Milton Park with the recruitment of a Finance Manager focused on external reporting, technical accounting, and SOX internal controls. This is a key role within a fast‑growing, international organisation listed in the US, offering exposure to complex reporting requirements, SEC filings and a sophisticated control environment.

The Finance Manager will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, IT and Legal, ensuring the organisation meets all external reporting obligations while maintaining a strong internal control framework. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical accounting experience who enjoys working in a dynamic, high‑growth setting.

Key Responsibilities

External Reporting

• Support the Director of External Reporting with quarterly and annual SEC filings, coordinating inputs across Finance and the wider business
• Lead preparation of consolidated statutory accounts for the UK plc and subsidiaries under IFRS
• Assess the impact of new reporting requirements as the business expands internationally
• Draft and review disclosures to ensure accuracy, compliance and consistency with the organisation's reporting style

Technical Accounting

• Assess and implement updates to US GAAP and IFRS, ensuring all external reports remain technically correct
• Work with process owners to understand how new transactions or accounting changes impact existing processes
• Support review and processing of share‑based payment expenses

SOX Internal Controls

• Support the External Reporting team and third‑party SOX partner in testing internal controls
• Work with Finance, HR, IT and Legal to assess deficiencies and implement required control improvements
• Review the internal control framework, identifying risk gaps and opportunities to simplify processes
• Ensure the organisation maintains the level of control required for auditor certification

Experience Required

• Strong technical accounting experience across IFRS and US GAAP
• Experience preparing or contributing to SEC‑compliant disclosures
• Background working with international organisations, ideally with a US presence
• Experience performing or testing controls in a SOX environment
• Proven ability to drive change in a fast‑moving environment
• Strong credibility with senior stakeholders
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualification

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