Financial Reporting Manager

Company: Lucy Group Ltd
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Location: Dartford
Job Description:

Internal Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager

Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.Business: Blakley Electrics LtdLocation: DartfordJob Reference No: 4555

Job Purpose:

The role will lead financial reporting and assist with the financial planning cycle.

This role will report to the Financial Controller of the business and work closely with Lucy Group finance teams.

Business Overview:

Blakley Electrics is a UK manufacturer specialising in high performance power distribution, protection, transformer and lighting products, supplying sectors including construction, industrial, rail, nuclear and events. The company has operated for over 65 years and manufactures in house to ISO9001:2015 standards.

Job Context:

Financial Reporting

Produce accurate monthly management accounts, financial commentary.Assist with year end statutory accounts preparationEnsure compliance with UK GAAP and internal financial policies.Collaborate Financial Accounting to maintain financial controls and support financial reporting.Preparation of company tax pack reporting to Group

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Assist the Financial Controller with quarterly forecasting, annual budgets and medium term planning.Partner with operational teams (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering) to deliver meaningful forecasting inputs.Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, pricing reviews and margin analysis.Support the analysis of revenue, cost drivers and working capital performance to identify improvement opportunities.Preparation of reports to feed into the cashflow forecasting modelSupport make-or-buy decisions, Capex, appraisal and ROI analysisQualifications: Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Working in a deadline orientated financial organisation. Background in financial reporting and FP&A within manufacturing or engineering environments.Proven ability to implement and improve financial processesFully qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Strong communication and stakeholder-management skillsExcellent analytical and modelling skills Able to prioritise workload effectivelyAbility to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality and attention to detailAbility to integrate local and Group financial policies and proceduresRecognised accountancy body

Behavioural CompetenciesIntegrity and Professional JudgementCommercial and Operational MindsetOwnership and accountabilityAttention to DetailAnalytical Thinking and Problem SolvingCommunication and Working RelationshipsAdaptability and ResilienceProblem solving ability & continuous improvement mindsetDoes this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process is quick and easy. Apply today!

#LI-ONSITE / #CVLAbout Us:Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. The Group is on a mission to improve people’s lives with intelligent power, smart lighting and sustainable homes. xwzovoh Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the group has grown and diversified. Through various businesses, today we employ around 1800 people worldwide across five continents and has a turnover exceeding £400m…

Posted: May 27th, 2026