Group Reporting Manager

Michael Page Finance; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; 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 Finance is seeking a high-calibre finance leader to head a 10-strong team within a fast-growing, PE-backed infrastructure group. You will own month-end close, lead financial control and drive process improvements across the group during a major transformation.

You will shape a newly created central finance function, ensure robust balance sheet governance, manage acquisitions integration and partner with operations to lift financial performance. Hybrid working from Crewe office.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong financial control or group finance experience.
• Proven people manager with experience leading finance teams.
• Strong technical accounting and ownership of month-end reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity balance sheet governance.
• Commercial mindset with stakeholder relationship skills.
• Experience driving process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People management

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lead a team of 10 within a growing, PE-backed infrastructure business, taking ownership of financial control, month-end reporting and process improvement across the group. You'll play a key role in shaping a newly created central finance function, driving change, integrating acquisitions and developing a high-performing team during an exciting period of growth.

Client Details

A fast-growing, private equity-backed infrastructure group with ambitious growth plans, ongoing acquisitions and a strong focus on finance transformation.

Description

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

Profile

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong financial control or group finance experience.
• Proven people manager with experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ownership of month-end reporting processes.
• Confident managing balance sheet controls, reconciliations and financial governance within a multi-entity environment.
• Commercially minded and able to build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Experience driving process improvements, automation and finance transformation initiatives.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing business undergoing change.
• Private equity-backed, infrastructure, construction or acquisitive group experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £85,000
• Hybrid & flexible working, with an expectation of 3-4 days per week in the Crewe office initially due to the transformation and change programme underway.
• Private medical insurance.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Competitive pension scheme.

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