Group Financial Reporting Manager

Group Financial Reporting Manager - 12m FTC - Hybrid

Your new company
A highly visible opportunity within the Group Finance function of a FTSE-listed, international high street brand operating across multiple geographies and currencies.This is a key group hire, offering genuine exposure to senior stakeholders and a wide breadth of ownership across group reporting, statutory accounts and financial controls, within a complex and fast-moving environment.The role would be best placed with a technically strong, commercially minded accountant looking to step into a broad, end-to-end group reporting position in a sizeable listed organisation.
Your new role
Sitting within the central Group Finance team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of group financial information.
Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the monthly group close, including journals, cash flow reporting and multi-currency consolidations
• Supporting the interim and year-end statutory reporting process, including direct interaction with external auditors
• Monitoring and interpreting accounting standards, ensuring consistent application across the group
• Maintaining and enhancing a robust financial control environment, including documentation and compliance
• Acting as a central point of contact for divisional finance teams, driving consistency, standardisation and adherence to group reporting timetables
• Partnering closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury and wider finance colleagues on forecasting, budgeting and group-level analysis
• Identifying and delivering process improvements, automation opportunities and reporting efficiencies
• Contributing to ad-hoc group finance and transformation projects as the business continues to evolve

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical detail and the bigger picture.
What you'll need to succeed
Candidates will require strong technical foundations alongside the confidence to operate in a visible group-facing role.
You are likely to have:

• ACA trained within a Top 4 (or Top 10) accountancy firm
• 3+ years' post-qualified experience within a group reporting finance role
• Experience of multi-currency group consolidations, ideally within a listed environment
• Proven exposure to external audit and statutory reporting
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders across finance and wider functions

What you'll get in return

• High-profile group position within a well-known, listed international business
• Clear responsibility across both management and statutory reporting
• Exposure to senior finance leadership and cross-functional partners
• A technically stretching environment with scope to influence how things are done
• Strong platform for long-term progression into senior group roles

What you need to do now
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