Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 75,000 - Annum
- Location: Didcot Oxfordshire
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Milton Park | Up to £75,000 | US‑Listed Environment | Permanent
We are supporting a client based at Milton Park with the recruitment of a Finance Manager focused on external reporting, technical accounting, and SOX internal controls. This is a key role within a fast‑growing, international organisation listed in the US, offering exposure to complex reporting requirements, SEC filings and a sophisticated control environment.
The Finance Manager will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, IT and Legal, ensuring the organisation meets all external reporting obligations while maintaining a strong internal control framework. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical accounting experience who enjoys working in a dynamic, high‑growth setting.
Key Respons Reporting
Support the Director of External Reporting with quarterly and annual SEC filings, coordinating inputs across Finance and the wider business
Lead preparation of consolidated statutory accounts for the UK plc and subsidiaries under IFRS
Assess the impact of new reporting requirements as the business expands internationally
Draft and review disclosures to ensure accuracy, compliance and consistency with the organisation's reporting styleTechnical Accounting
Assess and implement updates to US GAAP and IFRS, ensuring all external reports remain technically correct
Work with process owners to understand how new transactions or accounting changes impact existing processes
Support review and processing of share‑based payment expensesSOX Internal Controls
Support the External Reporting team and third‑party SOX partner in testing internal controls
Work with Finance, HR, IT and Legal to assess deficiencies and implement required control improvements
Review the internal control framework, identifying risk gaps and opportunities to simplify processes
Ensure the organisation maintains the level of control required for auditor certificationExperience Required:
Strong technical accounting experience across IFRS and US GAAP
Experience preparing or contributing to SEC‑compliant disclosures
Background working with international organisations, ideally with a US presence
Experience performing or testing controls in a SOX environment
Proven ability to drive change in a fast‑moving environment
Strong credibility with senior stakeholders
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