Senior Financial Reporting Manager- Months Fixed Term

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Senior Reporting Manager

Location: (Hybrid/Office-Based – 1-2 days a week in Shirley office

Department: Finance

Reports to: Financial Controller

Company Overview

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of leading veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland. We unite a network of exceptional professionals with a shared goal—to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. With a diverse mix of small animal, equine, and farm veterinary services, we’re committed to delivering excellence in clinical care and operational performance.

We are proud to be part of Mars Veterinary Health and operate according to Mars’ Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—values that guide every decision we make.

Purpose of the Role

We’re seeking a highly capable 12 Months Fixed- Term Senior Reporting Manager to lead financial reporting and control processes across the UK and Ireland. This role is key to delivering accurate and compliant internal and external reporting, managing a talented finance team, and working cross-functionally with both internal teams and Mars stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

Deliver end-to-end reporting processes, including internal reports, statutory accounts, and regulatory returns.

Lead month-end and period-end Mars group reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Manage annual statutory audit processes, ensuring clean audit opinions and timely filings.

Oversee Mars divisional consolidation and intercompany reconciliations.

Collaborate with tax advisors for timely and compliant VAT and corporate tax submissions; identify tax planning opportunities.

Own company secretarial compliance across all UK and Ireland legal entities.

Maintain high-quality balance sheet reconciliations; lead quarterly Balance Sheet Reviews with Mars.

Produce and review cash and working capital forecasts; oversee working capital model accuracy.

Support technical accounting discussions with Mars and manage integration of acquired entities.

Drive key transformation projects to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Controls & Governance

Ensure robust financial controls are in place and risks of misstatement are minimized.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement in financial control and reporting.

Lead on remediation of control gaps within Mars’ Internal Controls Excellence framework.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in controls and coordinate with internal auditors.

Oversee internal audits and ensure finance team supports audit objectives fully.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience.

Proven experience in a senior finance or reporting role within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation.

Demonstrated success in team leadership and mentoring.

Experience implementing financial controls and driving efficiency improvements.

Track record of delivering high-quality financial reporting to tight deadlines.

(Desirable)

Experience in a veterinary, medical, or specialist retail environment.

Previous exposure to reporting into a global group structure.

Knowledge & Qualifications

Strong technical accounting knowledge (essential).

Understanding of accounting standards; US GAAP knowledge (desirable).

Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication skills—able to convey complex financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.

Commercially astute with strong analytical and IT skills.

Capable of managing multiple priorities and balancing operational detail with strategic oversight.

Collaborative, resilient, and adaptable in leading change.

Personal Qualities

High integrity and a strong professional work ethic.

Passionate about personal development—for self and team.

Comfortable leading through change with a solutions-focused approach.

Why Linnaeus?

This is more than a finance role—it’s an opportunity to be a strategic leader in a purpose-driven business that puts pets, people, and principles first. Join a business that values quality, encourages growth, and supports freedom in decision-making.

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Salary Value: £80,000 per annum;

Salary Description: Up to, depending on experience

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

- We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

- We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

- We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

- We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

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