Group Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting ManagerLocation: Hook (Hybrid)Salary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsThe OpportunityRobert Half is partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager . This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant to join a collaborative finance team, leading the financial reporting function while managing and developing a small team.Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the month-end reporting process, management accounts, balance sheet integrity, statutory reporting support and financial controls. You'll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, strengthening reporting processes and partnering with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight.This position offers a broad and varied remit, combining technical accounting, team leadership and business partnering within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial ReportingLead the month-end close process and deliver accurate monthly management accounts.Prepare board packs, financial reports and detailed variance analysis.Produce timely reporting with clear commentary and actionable insights.Ensure reporting is accurate, reconciled and supported by robust audit trails.Support Group reporting requirements and reporting deadlines.Financial ControlOwn the balance sheet reconciliation process and strengthen financial controls.Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations.Review accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, VAT, revenue and other key balance sheet areas.Ensure journals are accurate, appropriately supported and reviewed.Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare VAT returns.Business Partnering & PlanningSupport budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities.Partner with operational stakeholders to provide commercial insight and improve financial understanding.Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.Audit & ComplianceSupport the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficiencies.LeadershipManage, mentor and develop a team of two finance professionals.Provide technical accounting guidance across the wider finance team.Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration.About YouACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.At least two years' post-qualified experience within Financial Reporting, Group Reporting, Financial Control or Management Accounting.Strong technical accounting knowledge and month-end reporting experience.Excellent Excel skills with experience using ERP systems.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Experience within a multi-entity environment is advantageous.SAP, Cognos or similar ERP/reporting system experience is desirable.Big 4 or practice background would be beneficial but is not essential.What's on Offer?Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Hybrid working.Opportunity to lead and develop a small finance team.Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.Genuine career progression within a growing organisation.A collaborative culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional development.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.TPBN1_UKTJ