Financial Reporting Manager

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join its Head Office team in Watford. This pivotal role involves leading financial reporting and strategic planning, offering a salary of £60-65k, plus benefits like 25 days holiday and hybrid working options. The position requires strong technical skills in accounting and previous experience in financial management, ideal for a Qualified Accountant looking to progress their career.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% pension contributions

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant making their 1st or 2nd move from practice.
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience in group consolidation.
• Experience in supporting acquisition integrations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly consolidation of Group results.
• Manage group cash flow reporting and monthly forecasting.
• Support year-end audit process for business units.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Group consolidation

Financial reporting

Financial planning & analysis

Financial governance

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Financial Reporting Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Alexander Daniels is currently supporting a highly successful, private equity-backed manufacturing business in 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:

• Leading the monthly consolidation of Group results, ensuring accurate reporting across multiple business units.
• Preparing Group management accounts for senior leadership, owners, and banking syndicates.
• Managing group cash flow reporting, covenant calculations, and monthly forecasting processes.
• Supporting the year-end audit process and providing assistance to business units on local audits, tax computations, and statutory accounts.
• Driving the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles, including sensitivity analysis and scenario planning.
• Delivering insightful financial analysis, including working capital KPI reporting, product profitability, and performance monitoring.
• Playing a key role in the financial integration of acquisitions and reporting of synergy benefits.
• Championing best practices in financial governance and ensuring 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 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 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5% pension contributions, healthcare, and hybrid/flexible working (4 days a week on-site).