Group reporting manager

Michael Page (UK); City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing private equity backed business in Edinburgh seeks a Financial Reporting Manager. The role involves leading a team responsible for preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting audits. Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and strong benefits package as the business continues to grow.

Benefits

Great salary and bonus package

Solid suite of benefits

Platform for development

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• Experience in group consolidations and multi-entity reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to prepare monthly and annual divisional accounts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Assist with group-wide audits.
• Coordinate month-end close processes across group entities.
• Monitor and improve financial controls.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP

Excellent attention to detail

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

ERP/accounting software

Job description

Rapidly growing, private equity backed business with a strong platform for further development.

About Our Client

The client is a private equity backed business that has been experiencing major growth with further forecast.

Job Description

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead a small team to prepare monthly and annual divisional and consolidated management accounts and financial statements for the group.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Assist with group-wide audits, liaising with external auditors.
• Coordinate month-end close processes across group entities.
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure statutory accounts are filed on time for all group entities.
• Monitor and improve financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensure tax compliance (e.g., VAT, corporation tax), working with advisors.
• Implement changes in accounting standards and assess group-wide impact.

Business Support

• Work closely with the transactional finance team and local business leads to ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting.
• Provide support in the integration of new acquisitions into the group reporting structure.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis at group level.
• Support system improvements and automation projects.

Ad-Hoc Projects

• Participate in due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities.
• Assist with board reporting, investor packs, and strategic analysis.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Experience:

• 3-5+ years of post-qualification experience in a similar role
• Experience in group consolidations and multi-entity reporting
• Experience with ERP/accounting software

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial systems
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

What's on Offer

A great salary and bonus package available to the successful candidate, as well as a solid suite of benefits. There is a great platform for development as the business continues to grow.