Job Vacancy External Reporting Manager

External Reporting Manager

Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds, Hybrid working.  

Join us as an External Reporting Manager in our Group Finance External Reporting team, where you'll help deliver high-quality external and statutory reporting across a complex, multi-entity European business. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the external audit process and acting as a go-to expert on technical accounting matters, while helping to strengthen our financial control and governance framework. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, lead a small team, and sit right at the heart of financial reporting-advising the business on complex accounting issues and driving continuous improvement. This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of our journey as we continue to evolve and enhance our external reporting capability within Group Finance.

What we are looking for: 

• Qualified finance professional with strong technical expertise in external reporting, including IFRS and Group consolidation experience
• Commercially aware and comfortable operating in a complex, fast-paced, multi-entity European environment
• Confident advising on complex accounting issues, challenging treatments, and ensuring consistency across the Group
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external auditors, translating technical guidance into clear business outcomes
• Proven experience leading or developing finance professionals, creating a high-performing and engaged team
• Proactive, detail-oriented and resilient, with a focus on continuous improvement, strong controls, and delivering to tight deadlines

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement - don't worry, still apply. Your unique perspective could be just what we're looking for. 

What you'll get:  

• A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact 
• 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that's extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover. 
• Hybrid working for the best of both worlds-collaboration and focus. 
• Free onsite parking, saving you time and money. 
• Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more-giving you more time for what matters most. 
• Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what. 
• A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing - with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best. 
• Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks-like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you. 

So, who are we? 

We're on a mission to make credit work better for all.  

We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.  

According to The Sunday Times, we're one of the best places to work in the UK, (we're proud to be on their 'Best Places to Work' list for the second-year running). Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It's our people that make us great.  

We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.  

Join us and from day one you'll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you'll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.  

Ready to join us? 

At Lowell, we're committed to helping you grow-both personally and professionally. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive. 

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you're passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we'd love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we're proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed. 

Apply today and lead the story behind the numbers.

If you need help with your application or have any questions about the adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Lowell Talent Team, who'll be more than happy to support you. 

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