The Group Reporting Manager leads consolidation, reporting, budgeting and forecasting across a growing multi‑entity group. Working closely with senior leadership, they will drive financial governance, process improvement and strategic decision support during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.
Client Details: A private equity‑backed group of market‑leading manufacturing/wholesale businesses serving commercial, residential and industrial customers across the UK.
Following a recent merger and acquisition activity, the business is investing significantly in systems, processes and talent to support ambitious growth plans.
Group Consolidation
* Lead the preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual results including financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP.
* Manage intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and the consolidation of multiple UK legal entities.
* Maintain and develop the Group consolidation model, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and scalability as the Group evolves.
* Coordinate month‑end reporting deadlines with the wider finance team to ensure timely and accurate submission of reporting packs.
* Own the chart of accounts and reporting structure, driving consistency across the Group.
Budgeting
* Lead the Group's annual budget process, working closely with commercial finance managers and senior leadership to produce a robust, well‑thought‑out plan.
* Support the preparation of rolling forecasts, identifying variances versus budget and prior year and communicating key drivers.
* Develop financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and business cases, including cash‑flow forecasting.
* Present budget and forecast outputs to the CFO and Board, providing clear narrative and insightful commentary.
Reporting
* Own the Group month‑end close process, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.
* Produce the Group management accounts pack, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI analysis with variance commentary.
* Support monitoring and tracking of business transformation KPIs.
* Review and challenge submissions from divisions, ensuring quality and consistency.
* Coordinate with auditors and external advisors to support year‑end statutory reporting.
Financial Controls & Governance
* Maintain and strengthen the Group's internal financial controls framework, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
* Identify and resolve accounting issues and technical matters, liaising with external auditors where required.
* Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy across Group reporting.
* Support the ongoing optimisation of financial systems and reporting tools.
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
* Act as a key contact for finance queries from the Board, senior leadership, and external advisors.
* Build strong working relationships with the wider finance and commercial teams, providing guidance and support to ensure Group reporting standards are understood and met.
* Support ad hoc projects including acquisitions, disposals, business transformation and system implementations as required.
Profile
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), ideally from a Big 4 / Top 10 audit firm.
* Proven experience in a Group reporting or consolidation role, ideally within a multi‑entity or multi‑jurisdictional environment – or operated at Manager/Senior Manager within practice, with relatable client portfolio.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands‑on experience of FRS 102.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with consolidation or ERP systems.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
* An eye for detail, with a resilient drive to meet deadlines.
* Curious nature with a desire to grow and progress.
* Demonstrable experience in process improvement and financial controls.
Job Offer
* Competitive salary ranging from £63,000 to £77,000 per annum.
* Permanent role based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire with hybrid working.
* Working within a PE‑backed, high‑growth environment.
* Exposure to CFO, Director of Group Finance and Board stakeholders.
* Significant involvement in transformation and systems projects.
* Opportunity to shape finance processes within a scaling group.
* Clear progression potential as the business continues to grow.
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