At a Glance
- Tasks: Own month-end consolidation and prepare financial statements for reporting cycles.
- Company: Join a leading FTSE 100 organisation with a collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Generous bonuses, pension contributions, 25 days leave, and health coverage.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- Why this job: Develop your accounting skills while making a real impact in a global business.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years post-qualified experience and strong knowledge of IFRS required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
Are you a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a FTSE 100 organisation?
As our Group Financial Reporting Analyst, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, trusted financial reporting that supports decision-making across Sage and provides confidence to external stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical accounting expertise, gain exposure to senior leaders across the business, and contribute to Sage's financial reporting and control environment.
Working across a diverse international organisation, you'll partner with teams including Treasury, Tax, Commercial Finance, Investor Relations and regional finance teams, helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting.
Overview of the Team
You'll join Sage's Financial Accounting & Reporting team, responsible for delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across the Group.
The team sits at the centre of Sage's finance organisation and works closely with stakeholders across global finance functions to support monthly reporting, external financial statements, technical accounting matters, balance sheet governance and external audit activity.
This collaborative and supportive team provides excellent opportunities for learning, development and exposure to complex financial reporting matters within a global, multi-currency business.
Office Location
Hybrid Working - 3 days per week in our Newcastle office and 2 days from home.
What We Are Looking For?
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, has a keen eye for detail, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
- What you'll be doing
- Own the month-end Group consolidation process and support the timely production of insightful balance sheet management reporting.
- Prepare Group consolidated financial statements for interim and annual reporting cycles.
- Benchmark Sage's external reporting against FTSE and industry peers to support continuous improvement.
- Partner with Treasury, Tax, FP&A and regional finance teams on technical accounting matters, providing guidance and coordinating with external advisers when required.
- Support the bi-annual balance sheet review process, working closely with regional controllers to identify and resolve issues.
- Build strong relationships with external auditors and support the delivery of an efficient audit process.
- Perform and document key financial reporting controls to support robust governance and compliance requirements.
Experience you'll bring;
- Minimum 1-3 years' post-qualified experience.
- Experience working within a large, multi-currency organisation.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and technical financial reporting requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Nice to have;
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Exposure to Oracle HFM.
- Experience preparing or reviewing listed company financial statements.
Benefits? We have plenty.
- Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.
- 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days.
- 8 bank holiday days.
- Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation.
- 50% income protection.
- Holiday buy + sell.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Healthy Mind app membership.
- Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing
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Group Financial Reporting Analyst - Fixed term until end of October 2027 in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Sage
At Sage, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters innovation and growth. Our high-performing culture encourages creativity and collaboration, providing graduates with structured training, mentorship from industry experts, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact through initiatives like the Sage Foundation. With a commitment to employee well-being and a hybrid work model, you'll thrive in an environment that values your contributions and supports your career journey from day one.
