Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Manager in London

TAKE YOUR CAREER IN A NEW DIRECTION At Eurostar, we’re fuelling the future of rail travel – operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. But 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. We’re investing in our future too, placing an order for new “Celestia” double-decker trains and working with partners on potential new routes between London and Switzerland and London and Germany.

An exciting opportunity awaits you as Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Manager in our Finance, Strategy and Transformation Department. The Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Manager is the Group-wide owner of external financial reporting, accounting judgements, and IFRS policy, with accountability for technical positions, audit outcomes, and reporting governance across the Group. In addition, the Finance, HR and Procurement Functions are planning to transform through a single ERP programme, and this role is expected to play an important part in the programme. This permanent position is based in our London Kings Cross offices, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of twice per week.

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.
• Own and approve the Group’s critical accounting estimates, judgements, and other significant accounting matters.
• Define, approve 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.
• Deliver leadership in accordance with Eurostar’s leadership framework.

You will need:

• A minimum of 5 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 is an advantage.
• Chartered Accountant (ICAS, ICAEW or equivalent).
• Advanced expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Advanced expertise in consolidation under IFRS.
• Expertise in financial controls frameworks.
• Expertise in delivering to external audit demands in the UK.
• Expertise in UK defined benefit pension schemes (funding and actuarial understanding, investment and risk management, employer covenant) is desirable.

We’re constantly working to create a bright future for our company and our colleagues. That’s why 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.