Finance Co-Ordinator: Group Reporting (Uk & Ireland)

About The Company: 

At MK Illumination, we specialise in creating high quality bold and beautiful contemporary lighting displays across the globe.

As a global business with local expertise, we lead the way in design, innovation, technical excellence, service, and sustainability. We create “true light experiences” across public, corporate, and private spaces that engage people’s emotions and deliver moments of happiness.  

Are you a seasoned finance professional with experience for navigating group reporting structures across borders? We’re looking for a dynamic Finance Co-ordinator to lead group financial reporting requirements across the UK and Ireland businesses, acting as the vital link to our Group Headquarters in Austria.

Reporting to: Head of Finance (UK & Ireland)

Location: Hybrid working model. Ideally 2 days per week in the UK office in Lancashire

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the delivery of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting through to the Group Head Office for the UK and Ireland operating companies.


• Ensure compliance with Group reporting policies, accounting standards (local GAAP), and internal controls.


• Liaise proactively with the Austrian Group Head Office to align local reporting processes with global requirements.


• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial results for both the UK and Ireland operating companies and contribute to external audit processes for both companies.


• Partner with the finance teams and senior leadership across the UK and Ireland businesses to provide financial insights and analysis that support strategic decision-making and to drive continuous improvement across the UK and Ireland businesses.

Key candidate requirements:

• Proven experience in finance roles within a global group structure.


• A strong understanding of UK financial reporting standards and consolidation processes within a group structure.


• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate with central head offices across borders.


• Experience with dealing with software platforms including Microsoft Office, ERP and CRM (Microsoft 365 Business Central and Sales CRM)


• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Company benefits:

•  Salary of £30,000 , dependant on experience.


• 20 days holiday, plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum, increasing to 25 with length of service. Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days each year.


• Your birthday off if it falls during the working week (on the company).


• Company Pension scheme.


• Grant to assist with home office setup.