Group Financial Reporting Lead - Folkestone Hybrid

50,000 - 60,000 per annum dependent on experience

Group Financial Reporting Lead

Salary 50,000 to 60,000 depending on experience

Folkestone/London Hybrid

The Group Financial Reporting Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of the Groups consolidated financial reporting. Sitting at the heart of the finance function, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality external and internal reporting that supports effective decision-making across the business while ensuring full compliance with IFRS, regulatory obligations and internal control frameworks.

Working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will partner closely with teams across Finance, including FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Audit, as well as senior stakeholders across the wider business to support effective financial governance and strategic decision-making. You will provide expert technical accounting guidance, lead key reporting activities and help drive continuous improvement across financial processes.

We work in a hybrid way at Saga, both at home and in the office. Our Group Finance team are typically in the Folkestone office once a week. We are open to discussing the right office cadence across our Folkestone and London offices for the right candidate.

Role Responsibility

As our Group Financial Reporting Lead, you will be responsible for leading the preparation of interim and annual consolidated Group financial results, including notes, disclosures and compliance with the Companies Act and Listing Rules.

Other accountabilities include:

Reviewing and challenge submissions from business units to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Assisting with Group management reporting requirements

Leading the production of the Groups Annual Report & Accounts (ARA), including notes, disclosures, and compliance with Companies Act and Listing Rules.

Ensuring compliance with IFRS (including upcoming standards such as IFRS 18) and maintain technical accounting excellence.

Coordinating audit deliverables and act as a key contact for external auditors.

Assist in the Ppreparation of subsidiary financial statements

Providing technical accounting support to Group and divisional finance teams to ensure consistent application of policies and standards.

Preparing accounting papers for complex transactions (e.g., revenue, leases, intercompany, impairments, share based payments).

Monitoring changes in accounting standards and support implementation.

Presenting insights and reporting issues to senior finance stakeholders, including the Group CFO and FR&C leadership.

Supporting cross functional initiatives with Tax, Treasury and FP&A.

Involvement in ad-hoc projects

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and have proven experience in group consolidation and external reporting.

Other skills include:

Strong technical accounting knowledge with significant IFRS experience.

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Experience with financial systems and modern reporting tools.

Experience working in a listed or complex multi-entity group. (Desirable)

Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems. (Desirable)

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special

Package Description

At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.Job Reference: saga/TP/56250/3480