Group Reporting Manager

ACCA Careers; Stockport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing company in the North West as a Group Reporting Manager, where you will take ownership of group consolidation and reporting. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and enhancing reporting processes. You'll collaborate closely with the finance team and business units to drive improvements and ensure data integrity. With a strong focus on technical accounting and systems, this position offers a competitive salary and the chance to be part of a high-caliber team in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for finance and a track record in fast-paced settings, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with experience in financial accounting.
• Strong technical skills in reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial consolidation and monthly management accounts.
• Drive compliance with group reporting timelines and improve processes.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Reporting

Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Initiative

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Excel

Job description

As Group Reporting Manager you will have ownership of the group consolidation and associated reporting. You will play a lead role in statutory accounts, audit, accounting policies and controls and finance systems. You will work closely with the group finance team and divisional business units to ensure best practice is adhered to in respect of financial reporting, data integrity and group policy compliance.

Client Details

My client is one of the North West's fastest growing businesses, having received PE investment 2 years ago. They have since tripled their turnover and made a series of acquisitions. They are market leaders in their industry and have experienced exponential growth. As a result of the continued growth, they are now looking to expand their Group Finance function and hire a strong, technically minded Group Reporting Manager.

Description

• Ownership of the group financial consolidation and monthly management accounts production including Board reports, identifying and implementing improvements where required.
• Lead the project to implement the group consolidation into Dynamics 365, ensuring its accuracy, auditability and reliability.
• Driving compliance with group reporting timeline, arranging review meetings and ensuring reporting is received in appropriate templates.
• Support the Group Accountant in establishing a robust, systemised intercompany policy and process, and enforce compliance across group entities.
• Ownership of routine and ad hoc reporting with the ability to refresh and develop reporting to ensure it remains insightful and fit for purpose.
• Support the production of group 'glossy' Annual Report.
• Assist in co-ordination of subsidiary statutory financial statements, supporting the wider finance team to ensure compliance with the standardised template.
• Lead finance integration and opening balance sheet activities.
• Ensure accuracy and understanding of reporting from newly acquired entities, following group reporting principles and timeline.
• Support the Group FC in production of Group accounting policies and procedures.
• Advocate of UK GAAP knowledge and provide accounting guidance to other Finance team members.
• Support anticipated IFRS transition in 1-2 years.
• Continual drive for improvement and automation of processes.

Profile

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with post qualified experience.
• Strong technical financial accounting and reporting ability.
• Strong systems and excel abilities, experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations is preferable.
• Proven experience in financial roles in fast paced, ideally plc-like environments.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and building strong business partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines.

Job Offer

A competitive salary, as well as opportunity to join a high calibre team with one of the North West's fastest growing businesses!