An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Financial Reporting Manager to join a market leading organisation in the Southeast. This newly created role will take ownership of group consolidation and financial reporting activities, ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of financial information across multiple entities.
The role will oversee statutory reporting, technical accounting matters, audit management and the ongoing enhancement of financial reporting processes and controls. Working closely with senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will provide valuable financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the consolidation of financial results across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency across the group.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements and cash flow statements.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including FRS 102 where applicable.
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including acquisitions, restructures and the implementation of new accounting standards.
- Lead the annual external audit process and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
- Manage and continuously improve financial reporting processes, systems and consolidation tools to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Produce financial reports and management information, providing analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop, implement and monitor robust financial controls to ensure compliance and minimise financial risk.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Support the development and maintenance of group accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across all entities.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in financial reporting, group accounting or corporate finance, ideally within a multi-entity environment.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, including FRS 102 and statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience with financial consolidation and reporting systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret complex financial information and present clear, meaningful insights to a range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimisation.
