Group Financial Consolidation Manager (12-month FTC) | Bolton | (Hybrid 4W:1H) | £65,000 - £75,000 plus benefits | Global Retail Group
***Immediate start - Only candidates with less than 2 weeks notice will be considered****
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation with a strong presence across multiple markets. The business operates at scale and continues to expand, giving you the chance to be part of a high-performing finance team where collaboration and continuous improvement are core to the culture. It is a dynamic environment with plenty of exposure and the chance to make a real impact.
The Role
* Manage the full group consolidation process on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.
* Oversee data collection and validation from all reporting units and maintain strong control of foreign exchange rates within the consolidation system.
* Prepare consolidated financial statements in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
* Lead intercompany reconciliations and eliminations, ensuring clean and accurate consolidation of balances and transactions.
* Partner with finance, tax and other teams to support the month end close and resolve technical accounting matters.
* Review and enhance consolidation processes, streamline workflows and drive best practice across reporting.
* Support the annual audit process, responding to queries and ensuring timely delivery of audit information.
* Take a key role in implementing the group's new consolidation tool and optimise its reporting capability.
* Once the tool is live, own its integration into the monthly close cycle and maintain data integrity.
* Develop and embed strong internal controls across the consolidation and reporting process.
About You
* Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge.
* Experience working within a group or multi-entity organisation is essential.
* Solid understanding of consolidation, intercompany processes and financial reporting standards.
* Advanced Excel skills with confidence working across large and complex datasets.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across teams and challenge financial information where needed.
* Proactive, process-minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
* £65,000 - £75,000 salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Collaborative and supportive finance team
* Hybrid working 4 days/week in office
* Exposure to senior leadership and group-wide projects
* Career development in a growing international business
Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics
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