At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial reporting and controls for Eurostar, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
- Company: Join Eurostar, a leader in sustainable rail travel across Europe.
- Benefits: Enjoy travel discounts, a competitive pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Fixed-term role based in London with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team driving innovation in rail travel and sustainability.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in accounting, preferably with Big 4 experience; Chartered Accountant status required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
At Eurostar, we’re fuelling the future of rail travel – operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. Our trains connect much more than just people and places; they’re helping us build a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Join us and you’ll be part of a passionate team which always goes the extra mile.
The Financial Reporting & Controls Manager plays a key role in the consolidation and external reporting of Eurostar’s financial performance, supporting accounting judgements and working closely with stakeholders to contribute to technical positions, audit outcomes, and reporting governance across the Group. In addition, the Finance, HR and Procurement functions are preparing to transform through a single ERP programme, and this role will play an important part in establishing the data structures and consolidation capabilities for the programme.
This is for a minimum 6 month fixed term based in our London Kings Cross offices, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of twice per week. As it is for a minimum term of 6 months, we are ideally seeking candidates who are available to start immediately. The close date for this role is 9am on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; Eurostar reserves the right to contact candidates before close date and to close the role earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
In collaboration with the Senior Financial Reporting & Controls manager, we’re looking for someone to:
- Ensure delivery of external financial reporting and audit deliverables for Eurostar Group (statutory and non‑statutory), meeting shareholder, lender, and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the Group’s critical accounting estimates, judgements, and other significant accounting matters.
- Help to define and embed Eurostar Group’s IFRS accounting policies and interpretations, ensuring consistent application across all Group entities and alignment with evolving IFRS requirements.
- Support delivery of sustainability‑related financial reporting requirements (e.g. IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards).
- Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and internal controls, strengthening the control environment, audit readiness, and compliance across the Group.
You’ll need:
- A minimum of 3 years in an accounting firm (preferably Big 4) in (1) audit or (2) audit and financial accounting advisory.
- Industry experience in accounting consolidation and/or technical accounting roles an advantage.
- Chartered Accountant (ICAS, ICAEW or equivalent);
- Advanced expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Expertise in consolidation under IFRS
- Expertise in financial controls frameworks
- Expertise in delivering to external audit demands in the UK
We offer a wide range of brilliant benefits, including:
- Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off the London underground network from Day 1
- Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
- Free Eurostar tickets
- Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family
- Ongoing training and development
- Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks
If you think you’ve got what it takes to help us make Eurostar bigger and better than ever before then we’d love to hear from you. At Eurostar we believe in giving everyone an equal chance. We actively encourage applications from talented individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. Your individuality is your strength, and we want a diverse team that reflects the world we live in.
Financial Reporting & Controls Manager - fixed-term contract employer: Eurostar International
At Eurostar, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions sustainability and inclusivity. As a Financial Reporting & Controls Manager, you'll benefit from competitive travel perks, a robust pension scheme, and ongoing professional development opportunities, all while contributing to the future of rail travel in a dynamic London Kings Cross environment. Join our passionate team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of a company dedicated to connecting people and places sustainably.
