External Reporting Finance Manager

External Reporting Finance Manager - 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Location: London (Hybrid)Day Rate: £575 per day (Inside IR35)Start: ASAP

My client a global telecoms company is looking for an experienced External Reporting Manager to join their Group Finance function on a 6 month contract. You will play a key part in the company's statutory and external reporting process, ensuring that all financial statements and disclosures are accurate, compliant, and delivered to a high standard. This is a hands-on position involving end-to-end reporting and collaboration with senior finance stakeholders and auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review sections of annual and interim financial statements
• Support the quarterly external reporting cycle
• Work closely with consolidation, technical accounting, and audit teams
• Review complex and judgemental disclosure areas (e.g., provisions, financial instruments, related parties, contingent liabilities)
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity across all published financial information
• Check and verify that all disclosures are fully compliant with IFRS
• Contribute to improvements in reporting processes, controls, and documentation

? Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong background in external reporting and financial statements preparation
• Experience of annual reports and financial statements
• Solid understanding of complex disclosure requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical capability
• Able to work under pressure during reporting cycles
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with auditors and senior stakeholders

? Desirable Experience

• Big 4 experience
• Exposure to group audits, FTSE-level reporting
• Experience reviewing detailed technical disclosures

Please apply with your updated CV if the role is of interest