Finance Manager - Group External Reporting

Tesco UK • Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City • Permanent • Apply by 20-May-2026

As part of the Group Control team, you will support the delivery of timely and accurate periodic and bi‑annual financial reporting, ensuring key financial processes operate efficiently and in line with agreed controls. You'll bring strong technical accounting expertise, contributing to high‑quality external reporting, supporting senior stakeholders and auditors, and translating complex accounting matters into clear, practical insights for non‑experts.

What is in it for you

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

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You will be responsible for

• Support the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely Group external financial reporting in line with IFRS and Group accounting policies, including ownership of selected primary statements and disclosures.
• Act as the key point of contact for an allocated Business Unit, partnering with Finance Controllers to review performance and continuously improve the quality and clarity of periodic reporting.
• Support the delivery of periodic results through analysis and presentation of accountable areas to the Group Corporate Finance Director and Group Control Director.
• Prepare and review accounting papers for key transactions, clearly explaining complex accounting issues to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Engage with internal and external auditors on both routine and ad‑hoc matters.
• Deliver ad‑hoc projects to support the ongoing improvement of Group external reporting.
• Support and strengthen Internal Controls over Financial Reporting across key processes.

You will need

• Qualified Chartered Accountant, with experience in audit or a financial control role within a complex, fast‑paced organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and external financial reporting requirements.
• Solid understanding of end‑to‑end financial reporting processes and internal controls.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Highly organised and proactive, able to manage competing deadlines with attention to detail while maintaining a broader business perspective.

About us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award‑winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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