Financial Reporting Manager

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