Group Financial Reporting Manager

Solid State Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider in the UK is looking for a Group Financial Reporting Manager to lead a team of accountants in Redditch. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing the monthly consolidation process, and implementing new accounting standards. Candidates should be ACA qualified with significant IFRS experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing with length of service

Discretionary annual bonus

Salary Sacrifice Pension 5% employee, 4% employer

4 x Salary Death In Service Cover

Development opportunities

Employee Share Scheme

Westfield Healthcare scheme

Employee Assistance program

Wellbeing App

Discount scheme

Discounted gym membership

Retail and travel discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

EV scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial consolidation.
• Focus on accuracy and meeting tight external deadlines.
• Solid understanding of internal control environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of accountants and manage internal and external reporting.
• Manage the monthly consolidation process.
• Own the Group's financial reporting procedures.

Skills

Technical accounting experience IFRS

Interpersonal skills/communication

Organisational and time management

Analytical and numerate

Education

ACA qualified (or equivalent)

Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to elevate your finance career? Do you thrive in high-pressure environments where innovative thinking is key? Can you envision yourself leading a dynamic team towards financial excellence? We are currently looking for a Group Financial Reporting Manager to join our busy team in Redditch! As the Group Financial Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role within our Group Finance department. You will oversee a team of accountants and manage both our internal and external reporting. Your responsibilities will include the monthly consolidation process, ownership of the Group's financial reporting procedures, and the critical implementation of new accounting standards. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will also be tasked with enhancing our financial processes and providing expert IFRS advice as we embark on exciting transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of accountants and manage internal and external reporting.
• Manage the monthly consolidation process.
• Own the Group's financial reporting procedures.
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Collaborate with the Group Financial Controller to enhance financial processes and provide IFRS guidance during transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years post qualified.
• Experience in financial consolidation.
• Strong technical accounting experience IFRS (preferably audit background).
• Excellent interpersonal skills/communication and stakeholder management.
• Focus on accuracy and meeting tight external deadlines.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a proactive approach to change.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with a focus on accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of internal control environments; PLC and international experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in improving financial processes and documentation.
• Highly analytical and numerate.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a drive for operational excellence.

Company and Benefits

At Solid State PLC, we are committed to delivering exceptional financial solutions and reporting mechanisms that foster growth and transparency. Join us in our mission to set new standards in financial excellence, while being part of a talented team that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Pension 5% employee, 4% employer
• 4 x Salary Death In Service Cover
• Development opportunities relevant to your role
• Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme following 12 months service (at annual enrolment date)
• Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including: Corporate Healthcare Plan
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing App
• Discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail and travel discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• EV scheme