Job Description
Financial Reporting Manager (12-month fixed term contract) From £60,000, £4,500 flex allowance, up to 20% bonus + benefits Great journeys happen at London Gatwick Where will your career take you? The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday. Are you a Financial Reporting Manager looking for a new opportunity? We have a 12-month fixed term contract role to support the team here at London Gatwick. This role takes an office-first hybrid approach, with three days a week in the office and two days remote, managed around the needs of the business. What is the role? Managing the external reporting of the group and tax compliance functions for the Gatwick Airport Limited group of companies. This includes capex reporting, the annual and half-year reporting process, and reporting to regulatory bodies and associated stakeholders. What will you do? Advise the CFO, Financial Controller, and senior business management on reporting matters, ensuring compliance with statutory policies and reporting to shareholders as required. Manage the Financial Accounting Team, comprising part and fully qualified accountants, supporting effective succession planning through staff retention and development. Plan, coordinate, and deliver the statutory reporting process for Gatwick Airport and its group companies, including annual statutory reporting and half-yearly bank and bond holder requirements. Work with third-party advisors to ensure tax compliance and develop best practice financial accounting and reporting policies and procedures. Be responsible for the accurate calculation of the Company's shadow regulatory asset base (shadow RAB). Collaborate with the CFO, Financial Controller, and Treasury and Strategic Finance Manager during periods of group bond issuance and refinancing. Do you have what we're looking for? Chartered Accountant, ACA/ACCA Accreditation – Beneficial Experience advising on technical accounting and reporting implications of business decisions, alongside substantial reporting experience Previous experience managing and leading a team to ensure successful business outcomes Experience in managing the external audit process, including challenging external auditors to optimize business outcomes while remaining compliant with accounting and auditing standards Ability to develop and implement best practice accounting policies and procedures in line with IFRS Ability to develop relationships with the group's accounting and tax advisors Understanding of bond issuances and refinancing by group entities In-depth knowledge of IFRS and statutory consolidation procedures Knowledge of tax accounting preferable, as is knowledge of SAP and reporting tools What's in it for you? We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There are also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support personal and professional development. At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take off. Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Financial Reporting Manager (12-month fixed term contract) From £60,000, £4,500 flex allowance, up to 20% bonus + benefits Great journeys happen at London Gatwick Where will your career take you? The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday. Are you a Financial Reporting Manager looking for a new opportunity? We have a 12-month fixed term contract role to support the team here at London Gatwick. This role takes an office-first hybrid approach, with three days a week in the office and two days remote, managed around the needs of the business. What is the role? Managing the external reporting of the group and tax compliance functions for the Gatwick Airport Limited group of companies. This includes capex reporting, the annual and half-year reporting process, and reporting to regulatory bodies and associated stakeholders. What will you do? Advise the CFO, Financial Controller, and senior business management on reporting matters, ensuring compliance with statutory policies and reporting to shareholders as required. Manage the Financial Accounting Team, comprising part and fully qualified accountants, supporting effective succession planning through staff retention and development. Plan, coordinate, and deliver the statutory reporting process for Gatwick Airport and its group companies, including annual statutory reporting and half-yearly bank and bond holder requirements. Work with third-party advisors to ensure tax compliance and develop best practice financial accounting and reporting policies and procedures. Be responsible for the accurate calculation of the Company's shadow regulatory asset base (shadow RAB). Collaborate with the CFO, Financial Controller, and Treasury and Strategic Finance Manager during periods of group bond issuance and refinancing. Do you have what we're looking for? Chartered Accountant, ACA/ACCA Accreditation – Beneficial Experience advising on technical accounting and reporting implications of business decisions, alongside substantial reporting experience Previous experience managing and leading a team to ensure successful business outcomes Experience in managing the external audit process, including challenging external auditors to optimize business outcomes while remaining compliant with accounting and auditing standards Ability to develop and implement best practice accounting policies and procedures in line with IFRS Ability to develop relationships with the group's accounting and tax advisors Understanding of bond issuances and refinancing by group entities In-depth knowledge of IFRS and statutory consolidation procedures Knowledge of tax accounting preferable, as is knowledge of SAP and reporting tools What's in it for you? We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There are also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support personal and professional development. At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take off. Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
