Finance Reporting Manager
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3BL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Spider Web Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SWR4818 |
Summary
Finance Reporting Manager - Spider is advertising on behalf of Saffron Building Society, who are seeking a Finance Reporting Manager to join their team in this permanent, full-time hybrid role based in Saffron Walden, Essex.
This role will be fully office-based for the first 6-8 weeks for training, moving to a hybrid model with a minimum of 1-2 days per month onsite thereafter. Candidates should ideally live within a 45-60-minute commute.
Fantastic Company Benefits Include:
- Competitive Salary:£50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Holiday: 33 days including Bank Holidays, plus Holiday Exchange Scheme
- Employee Extras such asperformance-related bonus, company pension (5% employee / 8.5% employer), life assurance, income protection, flexible and supportive working culture, health & wellbeing support
About the role:
As a Finance Reporting Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and statutory disclosures. You will lead on the preparation of financial statements, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Working within a collaborative finance team, you will also take responsibility for maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the professional development of team members.
Working hours for this role will be 35 per week, Monday to Friday (between 8:30am - 5:30pm)
Main Duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare statutory accounts and support strategic financial reporting in line with FRS 102 / IFRS
- Manage the external audit process, liaising with auditors and resolving technical queries
- Deliver regulatory reporting to HMRC, PRA, and FCA in line with compliance requirements
- Maintain and enhance financial controls, including balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity
- Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all financial reporting activities
About you:
As a Finance Reporting Manager, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with strong experience in financial reporting, audit, or accounting within a regulated financial services environment. You will have in-depth technical knowledge of FRS 102 / IFRS and be confident liaising with auditors and key stakeholders. With a proactive and solutions-focused approach, you will be committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and continuous improvement. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage priorities effectively in a professional environment.
Why Saffron Building Society:
Join Saffron Building Society, an organisation that places its people, members, and communities at the heart of everything it does. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, inclusion, and professional development, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking finance team. Their supportive culture encourages innovation, celebrates individuality, and provides the tools and opportunities needed to grow your career.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Finance Reporting Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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