Group Financial Reporting Manager – Stoke | £40,000–£55,000
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £40,000–£55,000
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid: 3 days onsite
Looking to make the move from practice into a reporting focused, group-level role? This could be the ideal next step.
We're recruiting a Group Financial Reporting Manager for an established business in Stoke. An international business offering exposure to technical reporting, cross-border activity, and major finance transformation projects.
Perfect for a audit-trained professionals seeking their first or second move into industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting:
* Lead the external audit process
* Drive year-end statutory and group reporting
* Manage consolidated R&D tax credit claims and coordinate with external advisers
* Oversee consolidation of corporation tax and insurance packs
* Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and best practice
Projects:
* Deliver and manage finance-led transformation projects (ERP, automation, M&A, process redesign, etc.)
* Work cross-functionally to meet project deadlines and budgets
* Report on project risks, costs, and progress to senior leadership
* Document and train on new systems/processes to embed change
What We’re Looking For:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Degree-educated with a strong technical accounting background
* Audit training and group reporting experience essential
* Exposure to international operations, foreign currency, and complex consolidation
* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
This is a rare opportunity to blend technical accounting and project leadership in a high-visibility role. Ideal for someone looking to transition out of practice while continuing to leverage their technical expertise in a dynamic group environment.