Financial Reporting Manager - Onsite Role

Lucy Group Ltd

Dartford

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A UK manufacturer based in Dartford is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to lead financial reporting efforts and assist with financial planning activities. You will produce accurate management accounts, ensure compliance with UK standards, and support the analysis of cost drivers and performance. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in financial processes in manufacturing or engineering. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Background in financial reporting and FP&A within manufacturing or engineering environments.
Proven ability to implement and improve financial processes.
Ability to integrate local and Group financial policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead financial reporting and assist with the financial planning cycle.
Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial commentary.
Assist with year end statutory accounts preparation.
Collaborate with Financial Accounting to maintain financial controls.

Skills

Working in a deadline orientated financial organisation

Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills

Excellent analytical and modelling skills

Ability to prioritise workload effectively

Problem solving ability & continuous improvement mindset

Education

Fully qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Financial Reporting Manager

Business: Blakley Electrics Ltd

Location: Dartford

Job Reference No: 4555

Job Purpose

The role will lead financial reporting and assist with the financial planning cycle. This role will report to the Financial Controller of the business and work closely with Lucy Group finance teams.

Business Overview

Blakley Electrics is a UK manufacturer specialising in high performance power distribution, protection, transformer and lighting products, supplying sectors including construction, industrial, rail, nuclear and events. The company has operated for over 65 years and manufactures in house to ISO9001:2015 standards.

Job Context

Financial Reporting

Produce accurate monthly management accounts, financial commentary.
Assist with year end statutory accounts preparation.
Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and internal financial policies.
Collaborate Financial Accounting to maintain financial controls and support financial reporting.
Preparation of company tax pack reporting to Group.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Assist the Financial Controller with quarterly forecasting, annual budgets and medium term planning.
Partner with operational teams (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering) to deliver meaningful forecasting inputs.
Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, pricing reviews and margin analysis.
Support the analysis of revenue, cost drivers and working capital performance to identify improvement opportunities.
Preparation of reports to feed into the cashflow forecasting model.
Support make-or-buy decisions, Capex, appraisal and ROI analysis.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Working in a deadline orientated financial organisation.
Background in financial reporting and FP&A within manufacturing or engineering environments.
Proven ability to implement and improve financial processes.
Fully qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
Excellent analytical and modelling skills.
Able to prioritise workload effectively.
Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Ability to integrate local and Group financial policies and procedures.
Recognised accountancy body.

Behavioural Competencies