Group Reporting Manager

Cedar; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is seeking a Group Reporting Manager in London. This hybrid role involves leading IFRS reporting, supporting M&A activity, and building relationships with global finance teams. The position offers a salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum and emphasizes a collaborative culture and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Collaborative, social, and inclusive environment

Flexible hybrid working approach

Outstanding City of London offices

Exposure to senior leadership

Culture focused on growth and development

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Experience managing complex reporting cycles under pressure.
• Adaptable and able to influence stakeholders across structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead IFRS consolidated reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
• Support M&A activity, including acquisition accounting and IFRS 15 revenue recognition.
• Drive year-end statutory accounts process and coordinate the external audit.
• Build relationships with global finance teams.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in group consolidations and IFRS

Proven IFRS 15 knowledge

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

OneStream

HFM

Unit4

Job description

Overview

Cedar is partnered with a global PE-backed financial services business to help them secure a Group Reporting Manager. This role is based in the City of London on a hybrid basis (two to three days per week) and is offered as a minimum 12-month fixed-term contract, paying £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

The Company

This international financial services group has scaled rapidly through both organic growth and a highly active acquisition strategy. With a complex global structure and backing from leading private equity investors, the business continues to expand into new markets. Finance plays a central role, ensuring accurate group reporting, seamless M&A integration, and timely delivery of insights to senior leadership.

The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, modern City of London offices, and a flexible approach to hybrid working. It offers a dynamic, professional environment where ambitious finance professionals can add real value and develop further.

The Role

As Group Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for consolidated reporting and statutory accounts, playing a key role in supporting the group’s ongoing growth and acquisition strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading IFRS consolidated reporting for monthly, quarterly and annual results
• Supporting M&A activity, including acquisition accounting and IFRS 15 revenue recognition
• Driving the year-end statutory accounts process and coordinating the external audit
• Reviewing capex budgets and producing clear, accurate reporting packs
• Contributing to the implementation of a new reporting system and embedding process improvements
• Building strong relationships with global finance teams and Group functions including Tax, Treasury, and Legal
• Delivering high-quality accounting papers and ad hoc analysis for senior stakeholders

Your Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise
• Experience in group consolidations and IFRS, with proven IFRS 15 knowledge
• Confident managing complex reporting cycles under pressure
• Adaptable, hands-on, and able to influence stakeholders across international structures
• Big 4 training and/or systems experience (OneStream, HFM, Unit4) advantageous

Compensation & Benefits

This Group Reporting Manager role is offered on a fixed-term contract paying £80,000 to £90,000 per annum. Based in the City of London, the role offers hybrid working (two to three days per week) along with:

• A collaborative, social and inclusive environment
• Flexible hybrid working approach
• Outstanding City of London offices and facilities
• Exposure to senior leadership in a complex, acquisitive, PE-backed group
• A culture focused on growth, continuous improvement, and professional development