Group Financial Consolidation Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail group is seeking a Group Financial Consolidation Manager for a 12-month FTC in Bolton. This role involves managing the consolidation process, overseeing data validation, preparing financial statements, and leading intercompany reconciliations. Candidates must be qualified accountants with strong technical knowledge and advanced Excel skills, capable of working in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a salary of £65,000 - £75,000, a collaborative finance team, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaboration in finance team

Career development opportunities

Exposure to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Experience working within a group or multi-entity organisation.
• Solid understanding of consolidation and intercompany processes.
• Ability to handle large and complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full group consolidation process monthly.
• Oversee data collection and maintain control of foreign exchange rates.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements according to standards.
• Lead intercompany reconciliations ensuring accuracy.
• Partner with finance teams to support month end close.
• Review and enhance consolidation processes.
• Support the annual audit process as needed.
• Integrate the new consolidation tool into the reporting cycle.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and process-minded

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Group Financial Consolidation Manager (12-month FTC) | Bolton | (Hybrid 4W : 1H) | £65,000 - £75,000 plus benefits | Global Retail Group

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation with a strong presence across multiple markets. The business operates at scale and continues to expand, giving you the chance to be part of a high-performing finance team where collaboration and continuous improvement are core to the culture. It is a dynamic environment with plenty of exposure and the chance to make a real impact.

The Role

Manage the full group consolidation process on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.

Oversee data collection and validation from all reporting units and maintain strong control of foreign exchange rates within the consolidation system.

Prepare consolidated financial statements in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Lead intercompany reconciliations and eliminations, ensuring clean and accurate consolidation of balances and transactions.

Partner with finance, tax and other teams to support the month end close and resolve technical accounting matters.

Review and enhance consolidation processes, streamline workflows and drive best practice across reporting.

Support the annual audit process, responding to queries and ensuring timely delivery of audit information.

Take a key role in implementing the group's new consolidation tool and optimise its reporting capability.

Once the tool is live, own its integration into the monthly close cycle and maintain data integrity.

Develop and embed strong internal controls across the consolidation and reporting process.

About You

Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge.

Experience working within a group or multi-entity organisation is essential.

Solid understanding of consolidation, intercompany processes and financial reporting standards.

Advanced Excel skills with confidence working across large and complex datasets.

Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across teams and challenge financial information where needed.

Proactive, process-minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• £65,000 - £75,000 salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative and supportive finance team
• Hybrid working 4 days / week in office
• Exposure to senior leadership and group-wide projects
• Career development in a growing international business

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.