Senior Director Group Reporting

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Watford, Hertfordshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Healthtech • Biotech
The Role
Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
As Senior Director of Financial Reporting, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of our global finance organisation. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape how we report, govern and communicate financial performance to our Executive Committee, investors and regulators, while leading a high performing team in a complex, listed environment.
What will you be doing?
You will lead the Group Financial Reporting function, owning the end to end delivery of internal management reporting and external statutory and regulatory reporting. Working closely with senior finance leaders and the Group CFO, you will guide the production of monthly ExCo reporting, oversee quarterly and annual market disclosures, and ensure our consolidated accounts meet the highest standards of accuracy, governance and control.
Alongside technical leadership, you will develop and inspire your team, strengthen internal controls and SOX compliance, partner with auditors and the Audit Committee, and provide trusted expertise on complex accounting matters including acquisitions and restructurings. This is a role with real influence across the business, combining strategic oversight with hands on leadership.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role comes from combining deep technical expertise with strong leadership presence and commercial judgement. You will be comfortable operating at CFO and Audit Committee level, bringing clarity to complex accounting topics and driving high quality outcomes.
Key requirements include:
  • Significant post qualification experience in a large listed group, ideally with a Big 4 audit background, and strong knowledge of IFRS and US FPI reporting
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build, develop and motivate high performing finance teams
  • Deep understanding of SOX, internal controls and group financial close processes
  • A confident, credible communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and explain technical matters to non finance audiences
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
Training: Hands On, Team Customised, Mentorship.
Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

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Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
  • Retirement Support U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.

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Andover, MA
15,318 Employees

What We Do

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.

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