Senior Statutory Reporting Manager

We're looking for a Senior Statutory Reporting Manager to join our Group Statutory Reporting team. As a Senior Statutory Reporting Manager, you will be instrumental in meeting the Group statutory reporting requirements as the Starling Group expands internationally and considers an IPO. You will lead the timely and accurate preparation of the complex, multinational Group consolidation, ensuring compliance with IFRS. You will also manage the end-to-end production of certain of the group Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) and interim reports, coordinating all stakeholders and ensuring alignment with listed entity type best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Group Reporting & Consolidation: Own the timely and accurate preparation of the complex, multinational Group consolidation, ensuring compliance with IFRS
• Manage Financial Reporting: Manage the end-to-end production of certain of the group Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) and interim reports, coordinating all stakeholders and ensuring alignment with listed entity type best practices
• Manage External Audit: Serve as one of the primary points of contact for the external auditors, managing the group audit process to ensure a smooth and efficient close
• Technical Accounting Leadership: Act as the key technical expert for Group expansion as well as specific other areas
• Establish Best Practice: Develop, implement, and maintain group accounting policies, driving the adoption of best practices suitable for a listed entity
• Process Improvement & Mentorship: Proactively identify and implement improvements to the financial reporting process, while mentoring and developing other team members for readiness for a listed reporting environment

Requirements:

• A Big-4 qualified chartered accountant with at least 10 years PQE in a listed, multinational financial firm in similar roles
• Has had a hands-on role in leading an IFRS consolidation and audit in a large international group (preferably banking)
• Proven expertise in the practical application of complex accounting standards, particularly IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 2 (share-based payments)
• Advanced proficiency with financial tools, including Microsoft Excel, Oracle NetSuite and statutory reporting systems such as W-Desk Workiva
• Extensive experience writing technical papers for Executive Committees
• Experience presenting at Executive Committees would be desirable
• Exposure to an IPO process will be an advantage
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of influence at senior levels, and being able to hold technical challenges from the auditors
• A can-do attitude, belief in our vision, and a willingness to roll-up your sleeves and get stuck in wherever required

Interview Process:

• Interviewing is a two-way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you!
• Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious.
• In general, you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team:
• Step 1 - In-person interview with the Head of Statutory Reporting
• Step 2 - In-person interview with the Group Finance Director

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day's holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company-enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care
• Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships