Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Manager in London

At Eurostar, we're fuelling the future of rail travel - operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. Our trains connect people and places and help build a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Join our passionate team that always goes the extra mile and be part of the investment in new "Celestia" double-decker trains and potential routes between London and Switzerland and London and Germany.

The Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Manager is the Group-wide owner of external financial reporting, accounting judgments, and IFRS policy. You will have accountability for technical positions, audit outcomes, and reporting governance across the Group. In addition, as the Finance, HR and Procurement Functions transform through a single ERP programme, you will play an important part in the programme.

This is a permanent position based in our London Kings Cross office, with an expectation to attend the office a minimum of twice per week.

Close date: 9am, Tuesday 26 May 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; Eurostar reserves the right to contact candidates before the close date and to close the role earlier if suitable candidates are identified.

• 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, judgments, 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.

• A minimum of 5 years in an accounting firm (preferably Big 4) in audit or 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.
• Desirable expertise in UK defined benefit pension schemes (funding and actuarial understanding, investment and risk management, employer covenant).

• 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.
• Other exclusive deals, discounts and perks.

If you think you've got what it takes to help Eurostar grow and become better than ever before, we would 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.