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Financial Reporting Manager
Location: Lincoln
Salary: up to £55,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent
Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a a well-established and expanding organisation in Lincoln to appoint a technically capable Financial Reporting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytically minded finance professional who thrives on untangling complex financial issues, enhancing processes, and contributing to the evolution of a growing business.
Working alongside the Financial Controller, wider finance leadership team, and group stakeholders, you will be instrumental in elevating reporting standards, strengthening financial controls, and leading a structured initiative to transform the fixed asset and capital expenditure framework.
The role of the Financial Reporting Manager
Fixed Asset Improvement Programme
Lead the delivery of a clear plan to review, cleanse, and enhance the fixed asset register
Investigate and correct historical inaccuracies, misclassifications, and gaps
Establish consistent asset classifications aligned with IFRS and group standards
Develop and roll out a practical and user-friendly capitalisation policy
Capital Expenditure Oversight
Collaborate with operational teams to refine CAPEX approval and monitoring processes
Ensure accurate capitalisation and timely closure of projects
Improve tracking and reporting of work-in-progress (WIP)
Strengthen audit trails and supporting documentation
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Take ownership of month-end and year-end close activities
Maintain integrity of the general ledger and financial outputs
Lead the statutory accounts preparation process
Produce key reconciliations, including balance sheet, cash, and tax submissions
Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax requirements, and audit expectations
Systems & Continuous Improvement
Partner with systems teams to optimise fixed asset functionality
Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention
Enhance data quality and reporting across finance and the wider business
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary contact for all fixed asset-related queries
Work cross-functionally with operational and senior stakeholders
Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and key deliverables
Promote understanding of capitalisation policies across non-finance teams
The Ideal candidate for the Financial Reporting Manager
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and accounting environments
Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and compliance requirements
Proactive and hands-on, with a problem-solving mindset
Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively
Detail-focused, organised, and self-driven
To Apply
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