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About the role
We’re looking for a Group Financial Reporting Manager to play a critical role at the heart of our Group Finance function during an exciting period of transformation and growth.
This is a high-profile, high-impact role, acting as the right-hand to the Group Financial Controller and deputising where required. You will be the technical expert and trusted authority on financial reporting across the Group – the go-to person for the latest accounting standards and their application in complex, international environment.
You’ll take ownership of Group consolidation, external reporting, and technical accounting, while working closely with senior stakeholders – including direct exposure to the executive team.
This role offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious, career-driven individual to make a visible impact, shape best practice, and help drive the evolution of a growing organisation at a pivotal stage.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has trained in practice (audit) and has built experience within a Group finance environment, and is now looking to step into a broader, more influential role.
How you’ll make a difference
- Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate, high-quality Group consolidated financial statements (monthly and annual), ensuring compliance with FRS 102.
- Act as the technical accounting lead, providing clear guidance and producing well-reasoned accounting papers on complex issues and new standards.
- Serve as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and ensuring strong financial governance across the Group.
- Deputise for the Group Financial Controller, supporting leadership of the financial reporting function.
- Play a central role in Board reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning, delivering clear and insightful outputs.
- Oversee and continuously improve the external audit process, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs.
- Drive consistency and compliance with Group accounting policies across international business units.
- Support strategic initiatives including M&A, restructuring, and cashflow optimisation.
- Champion continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
About you
You’ll be a technically outstanding finance professional who combines strong accounting expertise with the confidence and ambition to operate at a senior level.
- Background in practice (audit) with post-qualification experience in a Group finance function
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and Group consolidations
- Experience working in a complex, multi-entity organisation (desirable)
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and executives.
- Highly organised, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, ambitious mindset – motivated to make an impact and progress your career.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and 10% annual bonus
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Wellbeing Day each year (An additional 8 hours’ leave from day one for life admin or personal time)
- 8 hours of paid volunteering time annually through our volunteering partner
- Life assurance (up to 4x salary)
- Wellhub fitness and wellbeing access to 50,000+ facilities worldwide
- Company pension scheme (minimum 8% total contribution)
- Training Sponsorship Award
- BUPA Health Cash Plan (salary sacrifice)
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