Finance Manager in Derby

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, and controls to join a large, complex consumer-facing organisation. The business is an incredible employer and a company where you can grow a fantastic career. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple business areas. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager - Financial Reporting will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation's financial integrity while supporting the delivery of accurate reporting, robust governance, and continuous improvement across the finance function. This role offers broad exposure across a diverse and complex business, providing the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to key finance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting expertise across complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant statutory requirements.
• Support business decision-making through technical accounting guidance and financial insight.
• Prepare and review technical accounting papers and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure the timely resolution of control and compliance matters.
• Support month-end reporting activities, helping to improve reporting quality, controls, and processes across multiple entities.
• Assist in the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Support finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop junior members of the finance team, sharing technical expertise and best practice.

About You

We're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of IFRS.
• Experience within financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, controls, or governance-focused finance roles.
• Strong understanding of financial risk management and internal controls.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• External audit experience.
• Exposure to both IFRS and US GAAP reporting environments.
• Experience supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit processes.
• Experience documenting, reviewing, and improving financial controls.
• Experience operating within a large, complex organisation.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Excellent pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Generous employee benefits package
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing and support programmes

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work on complex technical accounting matters, and play a key role in strengthening financial reporting and governance processes. The role offers genuine breadth, visibility, and the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing finance function.

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.