Group Management Information (MI) Manager

DWF; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Group MI Manager to lead the development of a scalable management information capability that supports data-driven decision-making at the highest levels. Based in Manchester, the role sits in a hybrid working model and partners with Finance Business Partners, country finance teams and senior stakeholders to deliver accurate MI across the Group.

You will manage large datasets, design automated reporting workflows, drive data integrity and support Finance transformation

Qualifications

• Experience in MI, reporting and FP&A within a multi-entity or international environment.
• Strong data governance, data structures, reconciliations and audit trails.
• Advanced Excel and ability to analyze large datasets from multiple sources.
• Experience automating reporting and supporting finance systems implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and continuous improvement of Group MI including management accounts and board reporting.
• Ensure outputs are accurate, timely and well-controlled with clear ownership.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and country finance teams to deliver MI.
• Manage large datasets from multiple systems, ensuring validation and reconciliation.
• Own reporting automation and reduce manual processes across workflows.
• Support optimisation of the DataRails consolidation tool for efficiency.
• Develop clear reporting structures, dashboards and templates aligned to business needs.
• Embed best practice with controls, documentation and audit trails.
• Support wider Finance transformation initiatives to standardise processes.

Skills

MI reporting

FP&A

Finance systems

Data governance

Excel

Reporting automation

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

DataRails

Job description

At DWF, were transforming how we deliver financial insight across our global business. We are now looking for a Group MI Manager to lead the development of a robust, scalable and high-quality management information (MI) capability that supports data-driven decision-making at the most senior levels.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our Finance transformation journey, driving automation, improving data integrity and delivering insightful reporting across the Group.

The role is suited to candidates based in Manchester, operating within a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Leading the production and continuous improvement of Group MI, including management accounts, Board reporting, country packs, budgets and reforecasts.
• Ensuring reporting outputs are accurate, consistent and timely, with clear ownership, defined processes and appropriate controls.
• Working closely with Finance Business Partners, country finance teams and senior stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver MI that supports effective decision-making.
• Managing large, complex datasets from multiple systems, ensuring they are structured, validated and reconciled.
• Owning and designing reporting automation and reducing manual processes across reporting workflows.
• Supporting optimisation of our consolidation tool DataRails to drive reporting efficiency.
• Developing clear reporting structures, dashboards and templates aligned to business needs.
• Embedding best practice across MI production, including controls, documentation and audit trails.
• Supporting wider Finance transformation initiatives to simplify and standardise processes.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Background in Management Information (MI), reporting, FP&A, finance systems or data-focused roles, ideally within a complex, multi-entity or international environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a robust control mindset, with a track record of delivering accurate, reliable and audit-ready reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data governance and management principles, including data structures, hierarchies, reconciliations, controls and audit trails.
• Advanced Excel skills, with proven experience analysing and interpreting large, complex datasets from multiple systems and sources.
• Experience supporting reporting automation, finance systems implementations or wider reporting transformation programmes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, investigate root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, IT, HR and operational teams.
• Proactive and continuous improvement-oriented, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and drive positive change.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

What we offer?

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.