Financial Reporting / Planning & Analysis Manager

Reed; Clement Street; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Dartford (DA1) is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to lead financial reporting, planning and analysis within its manufacturing finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will prepare monthly management accounts, support statutory year-end, build forecasting models, and partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Sales to drive accuracy and business insight.

You will bring qualified accountant status and strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and process improvement

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience in a fast-paced finance environment with deadlines.
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience.
• Exposure to FP&A activities, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manufacturing/engineering/industrial sector experience advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience improving financial processes and reporting accuracy.
• Strong systems, analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide insightful analysis of financial performance.
• Produce detailed financial reports and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and year-end processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to strengthen governance and reporting controls.
• Prepare information and reporting packs for group tax and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes and improve efficiency.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning.
• Build and maintain financial models to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting & budgeting

Management accounting

FP&A

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modelling

Job description

Financial Reporting Manager

Location: Dartford (DA1)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

An established and respected UK manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Financial Reporting Manager to join its finance team. This is a broad and varied role combining financial reporting responsibilities with financial planning and analysis, providing valuable support to senior management and helping drive informed business decisions.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will work closely with both finance and operational teams across the organisation, contributing to financial performance, reporting accuracy, planning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and provide insightful analysis of financial performance.
• Produce detailed financial reports and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and year-end processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and internal control procedures.
• Work alongside the wider finance team to strengthen financial governance and reporting controls.
• Prepare information and reporting packs required for group tax and financial reporting purposes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes and improve efficiency.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist in the delivery of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and longer-term financial plans.
• Collaborate with key departments including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Engineering to improve forecast accuracy and business insight.
• Build and maintain financial models to support commercial decision-making and strategic planning.
• Analyse margins, operational costs, revenue trends, and working capital performance.
• Produce reports and analysis to support cash flow forecasting activities.
• Support investment appraisals, business cases, make-versus-buy assessments, and ROI evaluations.
• Provide meaningful financial insights to support business growth and operational improvements.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience within a fast-paced finance environment where deadlines are critical.
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience.
• Previous exposure to FP&A activities, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or similar sector experience would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience improving financial processes and reporting accuracy.
• Strong systems, analytical, and financial modelling capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Key Attributes

• Strong professional integrity and sound judgement.
• Commercially focused with an understanding of operational drivers.
• Accountable and proactive approach to work.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Resilient and adaptable within a changing business environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to challenge existing processes and drive efficiencies.