Group Financial Reporting Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative group business is seeking a Group Financial Reporting Manager to oversee treasury, tax compliance, and group reporting. This pivotal role offers exposure to senior leadership and a variety of responsibilities, including cash flow forecasting and managing key external relationships. You will lead treasury operations, support tax compliance, and coordinate audits while mentoring a small team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cross-functional finance projects within a dynamic environment, perfect for candidates looking to make a significant impact in their career. If you are a qualified Chartered Accountant with a passion for finance, this role could be your next step.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong systems experience and advanced Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group treasury operations, including cash flow and liquidity management.
• Support tax compliance and coordinate the annual Group audit process.
• Mentor team members and manage relationships with external advisors.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Management

Tax Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA)

Tools

Financial Management Systems

Job description

We are working on a great opportunity with a growing, forward-thinking group business looking for a Group Financial Reporting Manager. The role covers treasury, tax, group reporting, and risk management, with exposure to senior leadership and real variety. The role will be responsible for cash flow forecasting, tax compliance, transfer pricing, group MI, and managing key external relationships—plus mentoring a small team member.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the Group’s treasury operations, including cash flow reporting, forecasting, and liquidity management.
• Support all areas of tax compliance, including audits, regulatory filings, and tax-related projects or initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating the annual Group audit process.
• Prepare and maintain global transfer pricing documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Develop and manage relationships with external advisors, banks, and financial institutions.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director – Group Reporting on the development of the group reporting pack and management information suite.
• Oversee the Group’s annual insurance programme, including claims handling when required.
• Contribute to cross-functional finance projects and provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Maintain and manage Group Policies & Procedures documentation, along with the corporate Risk Register.
• Support the enhancement and delivery of internal reporting packs.
• Manage and mentor the team’s Apprentice/Graduate, supporting their development and progression.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA).
• 2+ years of post-qualification experience, gained in either practice or industry.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting standards.
• Experience working within multi-entity structures and global organisations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple contributors under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable operating within a matrix organisational structure.
• Technically proficient with strong systems experience and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience in the logistics or supply chain sector is advantageous.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.