Group Reporting Manager

Broster Buchanan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Broster Buchanan in London seeks an experienced Group Reporting Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to own group reporting, consolidation, and financial controls. This role leads month-end processes, reviews consolidated statements, and supports senior stakeholders with insightful commentary.

You will coordinate with regional finance teams, ensure IFRS compliance, and contribute to internal control improvements while supporting the external audit and ongoing reporting enhancements.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in accounting (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in group reporting, consolidation, and senior financial reporting.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ability to interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly group reporting and consolidation process with accurate timely results.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities across multi-entity structure.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management packs for senior leadership.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Analyse variances, provide commentary, and support external audit processes.
• Collaborate with regional finance teams to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

Group reporting

Financial consolidation

IFRS knowledge

Month-end close

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract - 12 Months

Working Pattern: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Reporting Manager to join our finance team in London on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to take ownership of group reporting activities, ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, and support senior stakeholders with meaningful financial insights. The successful candidate will play a key role in the month-end and year-end reporting processes, consolidation, statutory reporting, and the continuous improvement of financial controls and reporting procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the monthly group reporting and consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial results.

Manage month-end and year-end close activities, coordinating submissions from group entities and ensuring reporting deadlines are met.

Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and management reporting packs for senior leadership.

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS, and applicable statutory reporting requirements.

Analyse financial performance, investigate variances against budgets and forecasts, and provide clear commentary on key movements.

Work closely with regional finance teams and local finance leads to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of reporting.

Support the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and providing supporting schedules and documentation.

Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, accounting policies, and group reporting procedures.

Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of financial information.

Support ad hoc financial analysis, technical accounting assessments, and other group finance projects as required.

About You

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in group reporting, financial consolidation, or a similar senior financial reporting role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, ideally including IFRS and consolidated financial statements.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end reporting processes in a complex or multi-entity organisation.
• A strong understanding of financial controls, statutory reporting, and external audit requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with finance teams across the business.
• A proactive, organised, and hands-on approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial reporting or consolidation systems.

If you are an experienced Group Reporting professional looking for your next opportunity and are available for a 12-month fixed-term contract, we would love to hear from you.