We are seeking a technically strong and hands-on Group Finance Manager to provide additional capacity and resilience across the Group Reporting function during a critical reporting period.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role will support the delivery of group consolidations, statutory accounts, external reporting, technical accounting papers and year-end audit activities across a multi-entity organisation. The position has been established on a fixed-term basis to strengthen year-end delivery, reduce key-person dependency within the Group Reporting team and ensure the timely completion of key financial reporting obligations.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation
- Prepare and support monthly, quarterly and annual group consolidations.
- Review entity submissions and assist with intercompany reconciliations.
- Prepare consolidation journals and supporting schedules.
- Support preparation of external reporting packs and financial statements.
Statutory Reporting & Technical Accounting
- Coordinate and assist in the statutory accounts preparation of the group consolidated accounts, subsidiary accounts and oversee the preparation of overseas branch accounts.
- Support with IFRS and UK GAAP compliance.
- Prepare technical accounting papers and disclosures for complex or judgmental accounting matters
Audit & Controls
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
- Coordinate audit requests and deliverables and ensure the audit and reporting timetables are upheld.
Technical Accounting
- Prepare technical accounting papers and analysis.
- Support IFRS and UK GAAP compliance and implementation of new standards.
Reporting Controls & Governance
- Support reporting controls, reconciliations and quality reviews.
- Strengthen reporting processes and reduce key-person dependency.
Expertise (Knowledge, Skills & Experience)
- ACA/ACCA qualified.
- Top 10 audit training preferred.
- Strong group consolidation and external reporting experience.
- Excellent IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge.
- Experience managing audits and statutory reporting.
- Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
- Workday experience desirable.
Resource Management
Provide support and guidance to finance teams on reporting requirements and best practice. Assist in developing reporting capability and technical accounting knowledge across the finance function.
Competency Framework
Business Skills
- Problem Solving & Decision-Making INTERMEDIATE
- Business & Commercial Acumen INTERMEDIATE
- Planning & Organising ADVANCEDAttitude & Motivation
- Customer focus (includes internal Stakeholders) ADVANCED
- Change, Innovation & Agility ADVANCED
- Delivering Results ADVANCED
- Self-Management & Personal Development ADVANCED
People Skills
- Collaboration ADVANCED
- Communicating & Influencing ADVANCED
- Leadership Management & Coaching ADVANCED
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