Financial Reporting Manager

At Leeds Bradford Airport, we live by our values: One Team, Be the Best, and Do the Right Thing. These aren’t just words—they shape how we work, how we support each other, and how we grow. We’re looking for a Reporting Finance Manager who shares these values and brings integrity, collaboration, and forward-thinking to everything they do.

This is a high-impact role with broad responsibility across the financial reporting cycle. If you're a qualified accountant with a passion for accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement—and you thrive in a team-first, flexible environment—we’d love to hear from you.

Snapshot of the Role

As Reporting Finance Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. You’ll lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management and statutory accounts in line with FRS 102, and coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Leading the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Preparing group consolidations and Board Packs for senior stakeholders
• Managing statutory accounts and liaising with auditors to ensure smooth audit delivery
• Overseeing tax compliance (Corporation Tax, VAT, CIS) and regulatory filings
• Monitoring banking covenants and supporting liquidity planning through detailed cash flow forecasting
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives and process improvements
• Coaching and guiding cross-functional teams to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial strategy, improve processes, and contribute to a values-led organisation. Hybrid working is offered to support flexibility and work-life balance.

What We Want

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience
• Has strong technical expertise in FRS 102 and experience managing external audits
• Is practice-trained (ideally Big 4 or mid-tier) and has transitioned successfully into industry
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of tax compliance (VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax)
• Is confident with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Has experience in finance transformation or process improvement

But just as importantly, we’re looking for someone who lives our values:

• One Team – A true team player who collaborates across departments and supports others
• Be the Best – Strives for excellence, brings fresh ideas, and drives continuous improvement
• Do the Right Thing – Acts with integrity, takes ownership, and makes decisions with care

You’ll be a motivational leader, a clear communicator, and someone who stays calm under pressure. Your character, flexibility, and proactive mindset will be key to your success in this role.

What We Will Give You in Return

• A values-led culture where your contribution is recognised and celebrated
• Hybrid working to support your lifestyle and productivity
• Opportunities to grow and shape the future of finance at Leeds Bradford Airport
• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and teamwork
• The chance to make a real impact in a rapidly growing business

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