Senior Manager - Corporate Reporting

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Company Description

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports & borders, defense, and urban security. Our expertise is spread across 5 R&D centers, 21 Global Offices and 7 Manufacturing Sites with 3000 Brilliant minds globally contributing for over 40 years at the frontline which enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect our society from any threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics. Every minute of every day, our technology and talented team members help to make the world a safer place - https://youtu.be/JmcKLJTrHLc

Job Description

This will be Smiths Detection's first Corporate Reporting expert. The successful candidate will be the internal financial reporting specialist with crucial responsibilities in preparing the Detection business for separation via sale or de-merger from Smiths Group plc, with a view to Smiths Detection being able to becoming a separate FTSE 250 listed business by the end the 2026 calendar year. The role is to manage the external review/audit process and prepare internally though creating new processes and policies, in readiness for external reporting and requires someone with a strong understanding of the corporate reporting environment and audit requirements, who is able to research technical questions.

The role is based at the Smiths Group plc headquarters in London, subject to hybrid working arrangements. The role is a fixed term role (6 months) as Separation is currently one of the options being considered, with the other option being Sale. The ideal candidate would be interested in a longer-term role with Detection, although this cannot be offered at the present time.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (ACA or ACCA or equivalent).
• Significant (> 5 years PQE) experience FTSE100 or FTSE250 (ie FTSE350) multicurrency corporate reporting and an established interest in consolidations and technical accounting.
• A background in Big 4 audit is useful but not essential.
• Excellent analytical skills with a record of delivery and quality reporting, with the ability to make effective, timely decisions in a complex, global market by sourcing and analysing critical information whilst engaging, challenging and working effectively with others

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to influence internal and external stakeholders, working closely with people at all levels in the organisation.
• The ideal candidate will be motivated and forward-thinking, with a strong results and team orientation.
• Flexibility with a strong problem-solving mindset, ability to prioritise and comfortable working with a diverse, geographically dispersed stakeholder base.
• Experienced in making effective, timely decisions in a complex, global market by sourcing and analysing critical information whilst engaging, challenging and working effectively with others under tight deadlines spanning timeframes, geographies and functions.
• The ability to build an effective network of relationships both internally and externally, understanding their customers' needs.

Additional Information

To find out more about life at Smiths Detection check out our LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smiths-detection/ and follow our story

Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (www.smithsdetection.com/careers)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)