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
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.