At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and IFRS 9 projects while collaborating with senior leadership.
- Company: Join Advantage Finance, a top UK motor finance provider with a customer-first approach.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, hybrid work, and extensive benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of financial reporting in a growing company with real impact.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified with financial services audit experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per year plus bonuses (OTE £64,625 - £70,500)
Location: Grimsby (Hybrid working pattern available)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday
About Advantage Finance
Advantage Finance is one of the UK's leading providers of specialist motor finance. From our HQ in Lincolnshire, we’re proud to employ over 220 people who have been putting customers first since 1999, helping all sorts of people get moving by listening to their stories and understanding their lives. Part of S&U Plc, we have ambitious plans and seek talented people to join us on our exciting journey.
The Role
The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with experience within a Financial Services audit practice, potentially at Audit Manager or Senior Manager level, and looking to make their first move into industry. This is a newly created role as part of our continued growth, offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen our financial reporting environment. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to take ownership of technical accounting, audit, and financial reporting in a growing financial services business.
The successful candidate would immediately take ownership of an ongoing IFRS 9 re-engineering project which is scheduled to last 18 to 36 months. The candidate would also take on responsibilities for external auditor liaison. Future progression is available, with growth opportunities including Corporation Tax, Statutory Accounting, VAT returns and other areas of Financial Control. This role sits as a senior position within the team, reporting to the Head of Finance and working very closely with the CFO.
The role would involve implementation of new processes and controls into the finance function which would involve an element of oversight and training. The candidate will have direct exposure to:
- CFO
- Audit Committee
- External Auditors
- Major Finance transformation and strategic activities
In this role, success will initially be measured by the accuracy and timeliness of the IFRS 9 project.
Key Requirements
- Financial Services experience
- Significant IFRS 9 exposure
- External audit experience
- Strong technical accounting background
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
Desirable Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Motor Finance experience would be advantageous
- Experience of coordinating Finance and IT stakeholders
- Experience with judgement papers and governance controls
- Comfortable with data, analytical outputs and AI
Personal Attributes
- Technically strong and detail-oriented
- Calm and structured under deadlines
- Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders
- High integrity and ownership mindset
- Thrives within a high performance and collaborative culture
The Benefits
- Bonus Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Hybrid Working Pattern
- Company pension (with the option to salary sacrifice)
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced Holiday Leave
- Free parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Company events & awards
- Training & development
- Sick Pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Investors in People accreditation
Financial Reporting Manager (IFRS 9 & Statutory Reporting) employer: Advantage Finance
Advantage Finance is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Grimsby with a strong focus on employee growth and development. With a hybrid working pattern, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and enhanced leave, we prioritise the well-being of our team. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture where your contributions are valued, and you can take ownership of impactful projects while advancing your career in the financial services sector.
