Group Financial Reporting Manager

Group Financial Reporting Manager Manchester (hybrid) £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus

Our client, an acquisitive international business, is seeking a Group Financial Reporting Manager to join their high calibre team in Manchester. This hugely varied role offers the exciting opportunity to be part of a successful global organisation business where you will provide oversight of the whole Group – handling the consolidation, production of management and financial reporting, audit, tax, control implementation, process improvements and acquisition integration. You will have the chance to work as part of a progressive, high calibre team who are committed to fostering a first-class working environment and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

This role will involve building strong working relationships externally with the audit partners along with key stakeholders on an international basis across this profitable Group.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the production of accurate statutory accounting and act as a key point of contact for the auditors.
• Oversee the production of periodic management and financial reporting.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the Group, both locally and internationally.
• Implement and align systems and processes of new acquisitions into the Group.
• Manage the provision of timely and accurate financial statements and corporation tax returns.
• Drive improvements to processes and systems, creating ongoing efficiencies.
• Ensure the implementation of appropriate financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Corporation tax and VAT reporting and filing.
• Build strong working relationships with external audit partners.
• Period MI reporting.
• Respond to ad-hoc queries and financial information requests from internal stakeholders.

The Successful Individual:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting procedures and regulations (IFRS).
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with various departments.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial and management reporting.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying areas of improvement.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

What sets this company & role apart:

• Hugely varied role with a huge scope.
• Genuine flexible & hybrid working arrangements.
• Excellent culture & employee satisfaction.
• Annual bonus (paid out annually).
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) & birthday off.
• Ongoing development & progression opportunities.
• Working within a successful, acquisitive global blue-chip business.

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