Interim Reporting Manager

Morgan McKinley (London); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Reporting Manager to enhance the finance function of a PE-backed education group. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with expertise in management reporting and FP&A, proficient in Excel and ERP systems. This role offers a temp-to-perm opportunity with a salary of up to £75,000 and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Proven experience in a PE-backed or investor-owned environment.
• Strong background in FP&A and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management reporting for group-level results.
• Own balance-sheet reconciliations and cash-flow forecasting.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams.

Skills

Management reporting

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Dynamics

Job description

Morgan McKinley is partnered with a leading PE-backed education group for a hands-on Reporting Manager to strengthen its finance function during a period of rapid growth and transformation.

This role will suit a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) who enjoys taking ownership of monthly reporting, building FP&A capability, and producing insight that drives commercial and strategic decisions.

This role is a temp to perm opportunity paying up to 75,000 per annum with hybrid working available.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management reporting, delivering accurate and timely group-level results.
• Own balance-sheet reconciliations, cash-flow forecasting and board-pack production for senior leadership and investors.
• Partner with the Finance Director and CFO to enhance budgeting, forecasting and FP&A frameworks across the business.
• Drive process improvement through strong Excel and ERP skills (ideally NetSuite or similar system).
• Support ongoing private equity reporting requirements, providing clear performance insight and variance analysis.
• Manage month-end close, ensuring robust controls and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to strengthen financial understanding across the organisation.

What You'll Bring

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Proven experience in a PE-backed or investor-owned environment.
• Strong background in FP&A, management reporting and board-pack preparation.
• Proficiency with Excel (advanced) and ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP or Dynamics.
• Sound understanding of balance sheets, cash flow and consolidated reporting.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders.
• Immediately available or on short notice, with the flexibility for a temp-to-perm transition.