Group Management Information (MI) Manager

DWF; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Group MI Manager in Manchester to lead the development of a scalable management information capability that supports senior decision-making across the Group.

The role is hybrid and based in Manchester, with responsibilities spanning governance, control, automation and MI delivery for multiple entities. You will work with Finance Partners and senior stakeholders to drive data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• MI, reporting or FP&A experience in a complex international environment.
• Strong data governance, reconciliations and controls knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and ability to analyse large datasets from multiple systems.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

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.

Skills

MI reporting

FP&A

data governance

advanced Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

DataRails

Job description

At DWF, we’re 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 committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

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. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

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.