Financial Reporting Manager

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed manufacturing business in Preston seeks a Financial Reporting Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting. This pivotal role involves collaboration with senior leadership, offering a salary of £60,000 to £65,000 plus benefits including a flexible working arrangement and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

5% Pension Contributions

Healthcare

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Accountant.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills required.
• Experience in group consolidation and financial planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly consolidation of Group results and prepare management accounts.
• Manage group cashflow reporting and support year-end audits.
• Drive annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Group Consolidation

Financial Planning & Analysis

Technical Accounting Skills

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Client:

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Alexander Daniels are currently supporting a highly successful, private equity-backed manufacturing business with seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join its Head Office team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Accountant to play a pivotal role in the financial operations, reporting, and strategic planning of a growing organisation.

Reporting into the Head of Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the monthly consolidation of Group results, ensuring accurate reporting across multiple business units.
• Prepare Group management accounts for senior leadership, owners, and banking syndicates.
• Manage group cashflow reporting, covenant calculations, and monthly forecasting processes.
• Support the year-end audit process and provide assistance to business units on local audits, tax computations, and statutory accounts.
• Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles, including sensitivity analysis and scenario planning.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, including working capital KPI reporting, product profitability, and performance monitoring.
• Play a key role in the financial integration of acquisitions and reporting of synergy benefits.
• Champion best practices in financial governance and ensure compliance with accounting standards across the Group.

This role would suit a Qualified accountant making their 1st or 2nd move from practice, with strong technical accounting skills and experience in group consolidation, financial reporting, and financial planning & analysis. You must be confident in managing external relationships (e.g., auditors, banking partners) with a proactive, hands-on approach, able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Experience in supporting acquisition integrations and developing group accounting policies is advantageous.

This is a a highly visible role working directly with senior leadership offering the opportunity to influence the growth strategy of a thriving business. The salary on offer is £60-65k per year plus you will be entitled to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5% pension contributions, healthcare and hybrid/flexible working (4 days a week on-site).