Group Reporting Manager — Hybrid (Infra, PE-backed)

Michael Page Finance; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a high-calibre finance leader to head a 10-strong team within a fast-growing, PE-backed infrastructure group. You will own month-end close, lead financial control and drive process improvements across the group during a major transformation.

You will shape a newly created central finance function, ensure robust balance sheet governance, manage acquisitions integration and partner with operations to lift financial performance. Hybrid working from Crewe office.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong financial control or group finance experience.
• Proven people manager with experience leading finance teams.
• Strong technical accounting and ownership of month-end reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity balance sheet governance.
• Commercial mindset with stakeholder relationship skills.
• Experience driving process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10 across management accounting and finance support.
• Own the month-end close and timely management reporting.
• Maintain P&L and balance sheet integrity with reconciliations.
• Oversee accruals, journals, CAPEX accounting and controls.
• Manage VAT, PAYE, CIS and other compliance.
• Drive process improvements, automation and efficiencies.
• Support integration of acquisitions and standardisation.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve financial performance.
• Assist with year-end audit activities and statutory reporting.

Skills

People management

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page Finance is seeking a high-calibre finance leader to head a 10-strong team within a fast-growing, PE-backed infrastructure group. You will own month-end close, lead financial control and drive process improvements across the group during a major transformation.

You will shape a newly created central finance function, ensure robust balance sheet governance, manage acquisitions integration and partner with operations to lift financial performance. Hybrid working from Crewe office.