Group Reporting Manager & Controller

Global Accounting Network; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Group Reporting Manager & Controller to join their dynamic finance team. This pivotal role offers a fantastic opportunity to oversee financial reporting and consolidation for a multi-entity group, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial statements. You'll collaborate closely with the CFO and lead a Junior Management Accountant, making impactful contributions to the business's growth. If you are passionate about finance and looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial reporting and consolidation in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and managing audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial reports and manage statutory accounts.
• Lead group-wide annual audits and provide technical accounting guidance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Consolidation

IFRS

Audit Management

Business Partnering

Leadership

Communication Skills

Excel

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

We are currently seeking a talented Group Reporting Manager & Controller to join the finance team. This is an incredible opportunity to take on a senior leadership role in a fast-growing business, overseeing the financial reporting, consolidation, and balance sheet management for a multi-entity group of companies. You’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring the group’s financial statements are accurate, compliant, and reflect the company’s ongoing growth. Working closely with the CFO and leading a Junior Management Accountant, this role offers great responsibility and the chance to make a real impact across the business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial reports, including consolidation journals and financial statements for the holding entity.
• Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage the group-wide annual audits, working closely with external auditors to meet deadlines and address audit points.
• Review and analyse the monthly financial statements for all group entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with departments such as Marketing, IT, and HR to provide valuable management reporting and insights into cost control and financial performance.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and expertise on complex accounting matters, such as impairment reviews and intercompany transactions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial reporting, enhance controls, and ensure efficiency.
• Manage and mentor a Junior Management Accountant, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax, treasury, and legal teams to ensure compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements.

Skills/Experience Required

• Proven experience in financial reporting and consolidation within a multi-entity or pan-European environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS or other accounting standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing audits and preparing statutory accounts.
• Experience in business partnering with key departments (e.g., Marketing, HR, IT).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across various teams.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with financial software (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) is a plus.