Group Financial Reporting Manager

This is a strong opportunity for a practice trained qualified accountant to expand their expertise across group reporting, technical accounting, and financial analysis within a fast-growing international business. The company is seeking a proactive, adaptable professional who can contribute immediately while developing into a broader finance leadership role over time. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, private equity reporting, statutory reporting, and finance transformation initiatives.

The role focuses on three key areas:

Group Reporting & Consolidation

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• Support monthly group consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
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• Prepare management reports, including balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis, and commentary for senior management.
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• Validate financial data from the ERP system and collaborate with regional finance teams to ensure reporting accuracy.
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• Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements and reporting packs.
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Statutory, Audit & Investor Reporting

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• Prepare statutory reporting schedules, disclosures, and reconciliations under IFRS and UK GAAP.
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• Support technical accounting assessments and documentation for complex transactions.
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• Assist with external audits through preparation of audit files and responses to auditor queries.
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• Contribute to board and investor reporting, providing financial analysis and performance insights.
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Controls & Continuous Improvement

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• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and reporting systems.
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• Support finance transformation projects and broader business initiatives.
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• Undertake ad hoc analysis and projects as required by the Group Financical Controller.
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The ideal candidate is a practice trained qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience and a strong background in group reporting within a multi-entity or international environment.

Key Requirements

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• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and consolidated financial reporting.
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• Experience preparing management accounts, financial analysis, and audit deliverables.
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• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP finance systems.
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• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
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• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with stakeholders across different regions and functions.
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• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Desirable Experience

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• Exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth, or international businesses.
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• Knowledge of Power BI or other reporting and business intelligence tools.
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• A continuous improvement mindset and ambition to take on increasing responsibility as the business grows.
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