Hays Senior Finance are partnering with a true specialist within the logistics and wholesale world. Every day, we serve more than 22,000 customers from 34 distribution centres across the country. Our client a UK‑head quartered group are looking to bring in an experienced Group Financial Accounting Manager to join the central finance function.
This role will play a critical part in overseeing group financial reporting, consolidation, and technical accounting, supporting the Group Financial Controller and working closely with finance teams across multiple operating entities.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
Ownership of the monthly group consolidation process, including inter company eliminations, journals and reconciliations
Preparation and review of group financial statements under IFRS
Leading the year‑end statutory reporting process and acting as the primary technical contact for external auditors
Providing technical accounting support (including acquisitions, group restructures, share‑based payments and leases)
Oversight of balance sheet integrity, cashflow reporting and group reserves
Supporting the implementation and enhancement of group reporting and consolidation systems
Improving processes, controls and documentation across the group
Managing and developing junior finance team members and partnering with local finance leads
Supporting senior stakeholders with ad‑hoc analysis, papers and board‑level reporting as requiredThe Ideal Candidate
You are likely to be:
ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
Currently working in group reporting, financial accounting, audit or technical accounting
Experienced in group consolidations within a multi‑entity environment
Confident applying and interpreting IFRS standards
Comfortable working with auditors and senior stakeholders
Commercially minded, detail‑oriented, and confident taking ownership of complex reporting areas
Motivated by the opportunity to influence and improve group finance processes
Experience within audit (Big 4 or large firm) and/or transition into industry is particularly welcomed.
Why This Role?
High‑profile role within a growing, complex group
Exposure to senior finance leadership and strategic decision‑making
Opportunity to shape group reporting and enhance financial governance
Clear progression pathway within the finance leadership team
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working model
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