Group Reporting Lead – PE-Backed Infra, Hybrid

Michael Page; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a senior finance leader to head a 10-strong team in a PE-backed infrastructure group. You will own month-end, manage reporting, and drive process improvements across a growing central finance function.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, strong multi-entity governance, and a track record of developing finance teams. Hybrid working with initial in-office presence in Crewe.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong group finance experience.
• Proven people manager with experience leading finance teams.
• Strong technical accounting and ownership of month-end reporting processes.
• Confident managing balance sheet controls, reconciliations and financial governance in a multi-entity environment.
• Experience in PE-backed, acquisitive environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10 across management accounting and finance support functions.
• Own the month-end close process and management reporting.
• Maintain P&L and balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and intercompany accounts.
• Oversee accruals, journals, CAPEX accounting and financial controls.
• Manage VAT, PAYE, CIS and other compliance requirements.
• Drive process improvements, automation and efficiencies across the finance function.
• Support integration of acquisitions and standardisation of processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve financial performance and reporting.
• Strengthen financial controls in the central finance function.
• Assist with year-end audit activities and statutory reporting.

Skills

People management

Month-end reporting

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Automation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting for a senior finance leader to head a 10-strong team in a PE-backed infrastructure group. You will own month-end, manage reporting, and drive process improvements across a growing central finance function.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, strong multi-entity governance, and a track record of developing finance teams. Hybrid working with initial in-office presence in Crewe.