Group Financial Reporting Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is supporting an international manufacturing business in Staffordshire to find a Group Financial Reporting Manager. This pivotal role involves financial control, detailed reporting, and compliance. Ideal candidates should be ACA or ACC qualified with proven experience in financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. The position offers a chance to drive improvements in financial processes and work closely with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have qualified (ACA or ACC) within practice.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, preferably within a manufacturing business.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and experience with consolidation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and produce detailed management accounts.
• Deliver variance analysis and present key findings to the CFO.
• Oversee payroll journal processing and ensure full compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical mindset

Knowledge of accounting standards

Education

Qualified ACA or ACC

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Gleeson Recruitment Group are proud to be exclusively supporting an international manufacturing business in Staffordshire, who are looking to add a Group Financial Reporting Manager to the team. This is a pivotal role, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and compliance that underpins my client's growth plans.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Lead the month-end close process, producing detailed management accounts and performance insights via Power BI.
• Deliver clear variance analysis and present key findings directly to the CFO.
• Approve and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving any issues promptly.
• Oversee payroll journal processing and coordinate VAT and CIS returns to ensure full compliance.
• Consolidate group results, analyse performance vs. budgets, and provide meaningful commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Forecast and monitor group cash flows, ensuring we remain within bank covenant limits.
• Take charge of annual group audit, managing the relationship with external auditors and seeing audit actions through to completion.
• Lead statutory reporting and tax compliance - from quarterly instalments to year-end computations - while seeking opportunities for strategic tax efficiencies.
• Maintain up-to-date group accounting policies and ensure compliance with statutory and investor requirements.
• Own the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with teams across the business to gather accurate inputs.
• Identify and deliver improvements to financial processes, driving automation and efficiency.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the CFO on projects ranging from insurance renewals to utility negotiations and statutory returns.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with HMRC and FCA regulations, including accurate submissions and timely updates.

Key requirements for the position:

• Must have qualified (ACA or ACC) within practice
• Proven experience in financial reporting, preferably within a manufacturing business.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and experience with consolidation processes.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

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