Group Finance Manager

Otto James Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is seeking a Group Finance Manager for an international retailer in Manchester. This strategic role focuses on overseeing Group consolidation processes, driving improvements in reporting systems, and collaborating with various functions. The ideal candidate is a practice trained accountant with strong attention to detail and analytical skills, capable of presenting financial results to senior management. Experience with IFRS and FRS102 is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Experience in Group consolidation processes is essential.
• Familiarity with IFRS and FRS102 is required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Group's monthly and annual consolidation processes.
• Develop knowledge of the Group's consolidation system.
• Provide insight into monthly analytical reviews.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Ambitious accountant

Analytical skills

Education

Practice trained accountant

Job description

Otto James Consulting is supporting a well established and successful International retailer who are continuously expanding are looking for their next Group Finance Manager.

This position requires a talented Practice Trained, ambitious accountant with strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture. The successful candidate will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement of reporting systems and assisting a key transformation projects.

The Role:

• Take ownership of key aspects of the Group's monthly and annual consolidation processes.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the Group's consolidation system.
• Developing productive working relationships with other Group functions within the Centre of Excellence such as Group Tax, Group Treasury and Group FPA in addition to Global Statutory & Compliance teams.
• Performing Group-level analytical review and providing senior management with insight into monthly changes.
• Statutory reporting for Group (IFRS) and subsidiary entities (FRS102) in the UK including key point of liaison for Group audit. Adhoc projects as requested by the Group Statutory Accounting Manager.
• Production of month end financial reporting and presentation of accounts to the company Directors.
• Productions and analysis on daily, weekly, and monthly flash reporting and presentation of results to the company management t...