Group Financial Reporting Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Reporting Manager to join a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-growth organisation. This role is pivotal in driving accurate, insightful, and timely financial reporting across a complex, multi-brand, multi-site business. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, detail-driven finance professional with a strong technical background and experience in group consolidation and stakeholder engagement.

About the Role:
Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the group's consolidated reporting process, play a key role in the budgeting and reforecasting cycles, and act as a key liaison between group finance and regional business units. This is a strategic role for someone looking to add value through improved reporting processes and business insight, while also supporting ongoing transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead monthly consolidated reporting, including preparation of board packs and insightful variance commentary

* Coordinate group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes

* Partner with regional finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency in reporting and financial controls

* Manage group statutory reporting, including preparation and audit support

* Drive analysis of working capital and cash flow forecasts

* Maintain compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies

* Lead initiatives to improve reporting systems and processes

* Develop internal controls and ensure audit readiness

* Become a super-user for financial systems used across the group

* Support the Group Financial Controller on ad hoc strategic and financial projects

What We're Looking For:

* Fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)

* Proven experience in group reporting and statutory accounts within a fast-paced, evolving business

* Sound knowledge of IFRS and best practices in financial reporting

* Strong analytical and commercial acumen

* Confident communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders across departments and regions

* Experience in managing external audits and dealing

What's in it for you?

* Join a growing, forward-thinking business with a collaborative culture

* Hybrid working and flexible environment

* Excellent exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

The chance to shape and enhance the group reporting function

If you're an experienced finance professional with a passion for reporting, systems, and stakeholder engagement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for more details.

Applicants of all ages and backgrounds with the relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply. Churchill Howard acts in its capacity as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment.