Group Financial Reporting Manager

Robert Half are working in partnership with a renowned, industry leading business in Swindon to recruit a Group Financial Reporting Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. As the Group Financial Reporting Manager, you will be immersed in the end-to-end management of the group's consolidated reporting process, coordinating annual and financial disclosures and act as the key liaison with external auditors. Additionally, you will contribute to key business projects and support growth-related activities with technical expertise. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that has proven financial reporting experience within a PLC business and someone that is looking for a new challenge and maximise their technical accounting expertise. The salary is between £65,000 - £75,000 plus car allowance, bonus, hybrid working and other excellent benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The main duties of the Group Financial Reporting Manager role will consist of:

• Prepare and review consolidated group financial statements and disclosures.
• Operate as the main contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit timetable.
• Produce consolidated monthly and annual management accounts.
• Administer the group's consolidation system and ensure robust controls are tested quarterly.
• Draft technical accounting papers for the audit committee and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Support the completion of statutory accounts for subsidiaries.
• Build and update financial models covering assessments like impairment, lease obligations, share plans, and EPS.
• Business partner with other departments to coordinate and align group reporting.
• Update and enhance group accounting policies and internal controls.
• Represent finance in cross-functional projects such as revenue, restructuring, refinancing, or system initiatives.

About You

• Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant
• Prior experience in a group financial reporting position, with a track record of producing consolidated annual reports and accounts
• Deep technical accounting knowledge-strong expertise in IFRS and PLC-level disclosures
• Proficiency in consolidation systems and strong Excel skills
• Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders
• Proactive self-starter who delivers on deadlines and communicates clearly and effectively

Salary & Benefits

• £65,000 - £75,000 annual salary
• Car allowance (circa £5,000)
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working; 3 days on site, 2 days from home
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Health cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• On site parking

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