External Financial Reporting Senior Finance Professional | S2 | CFO | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobil

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

CFO Division-External Financial Reporting Team: we are responsible for preparing the UK and US Annual Reports, Half-Yearly Financial Reports and the Quarterly Management Statements (QMS) as well as internal-use quarterly financial statements for Santander UK Group Holdings plc, Santander UK plc and Santander Financial Services plc. This includes coordinating the other departments who contribute to and review the documents, including Group Accounting, FP&A, Capital Reporting, Tax, Risk and Legal & Corporate Governance, as well as the external auditors and legal advisors.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

The CFO Division is looking for an External Financial Reporting Senior Finance Professional based out of Milton Keynes. This role is on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the production of significant parts of the UK Annual Reports, Half-Yearly Financial Reports and quarterly financial reporting outputs.
• Inputting and analysing data used to prepare the statutory documents where necessary, investigating variances and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Ensuring the accuracy of the electronic linkages, mappings and other elements of the reporting platform used to prepare the statutory documents.
• Reviewing eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) updates in Wdesk.
• Working with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of the processes in relation to the Annual Reports, Half-Yearly Financial Reports and other documents.
• Gaining an understanding of IFRS in order to assist the team with basic queries.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience:

• Experience of financial services (Preferred)
• Experience of the UK public company reporting environment (Preferred)

Education:

• Part-qualified is essential (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) (Required)

Hard Skills:

• Experience of using Wdesk (Preferred)
• Experience of using or reviewing iXBRL (Preferred)
• Good numerical skills and proficient with Excel and Word (Preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Proven interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuade others (Required)
• Attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy along with an ability to work under pressure and to deadlines (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return. Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It's about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive - personally and professionally.

Salary Range: £31,785.00 - £47,677.00 per annum (depending on experience). This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.

Wellbeing that goes beyond work - we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.

Support for every life stage - from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.

Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.

Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what's possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we're proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone - regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We're committed to creating a recruitment experience that's accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates. We want our people to thrive - at work and at home - while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles). When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location. We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs. (Only applicable for roles that are eligible for sponsorship)