Group Reporting Manager

Overview

In this role, you will lead the Group Reporting function for a FTSE-listed real estate investor in Central London and own the consolidation process. You will manage a team of five, partner with Finance leadership, and oversee external reporting, statutory accounts, and quarterly management reporting. You will also drive technical accounting work, liaise with auditors, and support corporate transactions and ad hoc analyses to inform executive decision-making. This position offers impact across reporting, governance, and cross-functional collaboration within a reputable brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Group Reporting team of five accountants and contribute to Finance leadership.
• Own the half-year Group consolidation process with analysis of key financial ratios and performance metrics.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and notes for Annual Report and half-yearly report.
• Partner with senior Finance on quarterly management reporting, including Underlying Profit.
• Act as key contact for external audit managers and resolve queries efficiently.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury and Capital Markets on corporate transactions and restructurings.
• Resolve complex accounting matters and present technical accounting papers when needed.
• Lead end-to-end preparation of the Group’s statutory accounts (excluding joint ventures) with external auditors.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and projects to support informed decision-making.

Key requirements

• ACA qualified (3-5 years PQE)
• Experience in a big 4 or top 6 practice
• Experience in an industry role at a large listed or private environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent communicative and collaborative ability

• team leadership
• clear communication
• collaboration
• Group consolidation
• statutory accounts preparation
• external reporting

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