Finance Reporting Lead (Record-to-Report)

Your new company
We are working exclusively with an excellent international not‑for‑profit organisation offering a supportive, purpose‑driven environment where you can contribute to meaningful projects. The purpose of this role is to lead the international record-to-report function end-to-end, liaising with teams based across multiple countries with the aim to improve and streamline processes.

Your new role

Lead global R2R operations, ensuring timely and accurate month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close, with full compliance to accounting standards.
Maintain general ledger integrity through strong balance‑sheet control, reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments and high‑quality documentation across regions.
Oversee statutory reporting, external audits and regulatory compliance in all jurisdictions, ensuring consistent application of policies and controls.
Ensure high‑quality financial data to support consolidation, management reporting and donor reporting requirements.
Provide oversight of global taxation, statutory submissions and payroll processes, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
Drive global standardisation by developing unified R2R policies, controls, SOPs and close frameworks, while strengthening the internal control environment.
Lead automation, workflow optimisation and digital improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency and audit readiness across the R2R cycle.
Develop and support a globally dispersed R2R team, collaborating with Finance, FP&A, IT and operational stakeholders to improve systems, reporting and end‑to‑end financial processes.
What you'll need to succeed

Strong technical expertise in end‑to‑end R2R operations across global or multi‑regional environments, with deep knowledge of general ledger accounting, close cycles and statutory reporting.
Proven ability to enhance financial reporting processes, strengthen internal controls, improve audit readiness and drive workflow automation.
Experience leading and developing geographically dispersed finance teams, building capability and accountability across regions.
Skilled in ERP finance modules, reporting tools and workflow systems, with high proficiency in MS Office.
Strong analytical ability to interpret financial data, identify issues and drive reporting and process improvements.
Clear, confident communicator able to engage effectively with finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
Background in international, not‑for‑profit or donor‑funded environments, with an understanding of multi‑currency and global consolidation processes is advantageous.
Highly organised, proactive and adaptable, demonstrating integrity, collaborative leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, ideally supported by a recognised finance degree or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA.
What you'll get in return

£60,000-£70,000 salary DOE
Hybrid working pattern (2 days in office, 3 from home)
Generous pension scheme with employer double‑matching up to 10% of salary.
37 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), increasing to 42 days with service.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First Aiders and a full programme of wellbeing initiatives.
Income protection, life assurance and long‑service recognition.
Flexible working options.
Career development opportunities including internal progression, mentoring and funded professional development.
A fully inclusive, supportive and engaging workplace culture.
Employee recognition schemes
Personal accident and business travel insurance.

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