Group Reporting Manager

ACCA Careers; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Group Reporting Manager to oversee the monthly and annual reporting process. The role involves managing a small team and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Ideal candidates will be CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified with strong Excel skills and experience in management accounting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Opportunity for progression

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in management accounting/group reporting.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Group monthly reporting process and liaising with Finance teams.
• Preparation of Group consolidation management accounts on a monthly basis.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all management information and group reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Job description

As Group Reporting Manager you will report into the Group Financial Controller and be responsible for a team of 1. You will have responsibility for overseeing the Group's monthly and annual reporting process.

Client Details

My client, a circa £150 million turnover Private Equity backed Manufacturing business received investment 2 years ago and is going through a period of change and growth and professionalising their Finance function.

Description

• Ownership of Group monthly reporting process and liaising with each entity's Finance teams to ensure group reporting timelines are met and group results delivered to Senior Management.
• Preparation of Group consolidation management accounts on a monthly basis- P&L, B/Sheet and cashflow statement at entity level (c14 entities in the group)
• Variances to Budget/ Forecast
• Manage Interests on Debt with PE Investors or External banks.
• Manage reporting on debt covenants on a monthly/ quarterly basis
• Working Capital analysis & KPIs by entity and at Group level with variances to Working Capital targets.
• Ownership of 13-week rolling cashflow forecasting process and consolidation of all entities' cashflow forecasts on a weekly basis with reviews with entities' finance teams and CFO.
• Ensure all entities follow Group Accounting policies and reporting of management accounts is in accordance with UK FRS 102.
• Monthly/ quarterly Balance Sheet reviews with entities.
• Control over intercompany balances including the impact on cash and recoverability.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all management information and group reporting.
• Ensure clear reconciliation of management accounts to local stat accounts.
• Main point of contact for Group UK Audit with ownership of the day-to-day liaison with UK auditors and entities' Finance teams ensuring Group audit is delivered in time.
• Work closely with entities' Finance teams, providing financial guidance in line with Group Finance's objectives and support to monitor performance.
• Lead and mentor junior team member providing training and development as necessary.

Profile

• CIMA, ACCA and ACA Qualified
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3 to 5 years' in management accounting/ group reporting.

Job Offer

A competitive salary and package, as well as a genuine opportunity to progress and see the business through an exit process in the medium term.