Group Consolidations Manager

FMCG JOBS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished brand in the Wine and Spirits sector is seeking a proactive Group Consolidations Manager in central London. In this role, you will ensure IFRS compliance, oversee consolidated financial reporting, and coordinate financial data across entities. Ideal candidates will be qualified professionals with extensive expertise in financial accounting, proficient in IBM Planning Analytics, and possess advanced Excel skills. You will lead improvements in reporting systems and manage projects with excellent problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in management and financial accounting.
• Expertise in IFRS consolidation and multi-currency transactions.
• Hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the reporting from all entities into our centralized system.
• Serve as Finance Controller for holding companies.
• Manage the group calendar and deadlines.

Skills

IFRS compliance

Financial reporting

Project management

Advanced Excel skills

Multi-currency transactions

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified professional in accounting

Tools

IBM Planning Analytics

ERP systems

Job description

GVA Search is excited to partner with a rapidly growing Wine and Spirits company based in central London. We are looking for a talented and proactive Group Consolidations Manager to join the dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the growth of a distinguished brand.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Group Consolidations Manager will ensure ongoing IFRS compliance and oversee both internal and external consolidated financial reporting. The successful candidate will drive change, provide strategic direction, manage system enhancements, and handle administrative tasks independently. A strong technical background and a collaborative mindset are crucial for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the reporting from all entities into our centralized system.
• Serve as Finance Controller for holding companies.
• Manage the group calendar and deadlines.
• Analyse and review reports from subsidiaries.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Oversee IFRS consolidation.
• Forecast balance sheet, net debt, and working capital, ensuring covenant compliance.
• Conduct consolidated analyses on sales (volume/price effects), gross margin, SG&A, and balance sheet.
• Coordinate the budget and forecast calendar, including simulations and modifications.
• Define key consolidation assumptions.
• Lead projects to improve the current reporting system for consolidation and budget simulation.

Looking For:

You will be a Qualified professional with extensive experience in management and financial accounting with expertise in IFRS consolidation, multi-currency transactions, and transfer pricing. A strong background in management reporting and leading technical consolidation teams and proficiency in inventory consolidation is essential for this role. With experience of using IBM Planning Analytics or similar tools for reporting, consolidation, and budgeting. Coupled with proficient use of ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. Looking for an individual with a hands‑on approach with excellent problem‑solving abilities, able to work to strict deadlines and processes with project management capabilities.