Job Description
The Opportunity
Senior Group Reporting ManagerLocation: North East (Head Office based)A leading UK corporate with a North East HQ is seeking a competent Senior Group Reporting Manager to join its central finance function. This is a key role within a high-performing Group team, offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, complex reporting activities, and opportunities to contribute to ongoing improvement projects.
The Role
In this position, you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality financial reporting across a multi-entity Group structure. You will be a core contributor during peak reporting cycles and a valued business partner throughout the year.Working closely with senior finance leaders, you will provide technical expertise, ensure robust controls and reporting processes, and support the development of enhanced financial insight across the organisation.
* Lead and support Group-level statutory and consolidated reporting.
* Manage the preparation and review of financial statements across multiple entities.
* Act as a key point of contact for external auditors during year-end.
* Provide technical accounting guidance (IFRS/FRS 101) to senior stakeholders.
* Deliver clear, insightful analysis and commentary for leadership and governance forums.
* Support the strengthening of financial controls and reporting processes.
* Contribute to finance improvement initiatives and systems-related projects.
* Provide coaching or oversight to more junior team members within the reporting structure.
About You
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), ideally with practice training.
* Strong technical accounting capability and experience with complex Group structures.
* Confident operating in a fast-paced environment with tight reporting deadlines.
* Analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable taking ownership.
* Able to build strong working relationships across central and operational teams.
* Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work independently when required.
* Experience mentoring or managing junior colleagues is advantageous.
What's on Offer?
* A visible and influential Group Finance role.
* A collaborative culture with strong career-development potential.
* Competitive salary, bonus and benefits aligned to contribution and performance.
* Exposure to a wide variety of financial, operational and project-based work.