Overview
The Group Reporting Manager will be responsible for preparing divisional and consolidated group financial statements, maintaining financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making through high-quality financial reporting. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
* Lead a small team to prepare monthly and annual divisional and consolidated management accounts and financial statements for the group.
* Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
* Assist with group-wide audits, liaising with external auditors.
* Coordinate month-end close processes across group entities.
* Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances.
Compliance & Controls
* Ensure statutory accounts are filed on time for all group entities.
* Monitor and improve financial controls and accounting procedures.
* Ensure tax compliance (e.g., VAT, corporation tax), working with advisors.
* Implement changes in accounting standards and assess group-wide impact.
Business Support
* Work closely with the transactional finance team and local business leads to ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting.
* Provide support in the integration of new acquisitions into the group reporting structure.
* Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis at group level.
* Support system improvements and automation projects.
Ad-Hoc Projects
* Participate in due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities.
* Assist with board reporting, investor packs, and strategic analysis.
Qualifications
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
Experience
* 3-5+ years of post-qualification experience in a similar role
* Experience in group consolidations and multi-entity reporting
* Experience with ERP/accounting software
Skills & Competencies
* Strong technical knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP
* Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
* Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial systems
* Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Job Offer
A great salary and bonus package available to the successful candidate, as well as a solid suite of benefits. There is a great platform for development as the business continues to grow.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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