Group Reporting Manager

Michael Page (UK); Worsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity backed Manufacturing business is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee group reporting and financial management. The role involves significant interaction with finance teams across 14 entities, ensuring compliance with UK FRS 102 and leading a junior team. This position offers a competitive salary and a pathway for career progression during a period of business growth.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in management accounting/group reporting.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Group monthly reporting process and consolidation of management accounts.
• Manage reporting on debt covenants and working capital analysis.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial guidance

Working Capital analysis

Education

CIMA Qualified

ACCA Qualified

ACA Qualified

Job description

• A PE backed business which is going through a period of change and growth
• A high calibre Senior Leadership Team to learn from

About Our Client

My client, a circa £150 million turnover Private Equity backed Manufacturing business received investment 2 years ago and is going through a period of change and growth and professionalising their Finance function.

Job Description

• Ownership of Group monthly reporting process and liaising with each entity's Finance teams to ensure group reporting timelines are met and group results delivered to Senior Management.
• Preparation of Group consolidation management accounts on a monthly basis- P&L, B/Sheet and cashflow statement at entity level (c14 entities in the group)
• Variances to Budget/ Forecast
• Manage Interests on Debt with PE Investors or External banks.
• Manage reporting on debt covenants on a monthly/ quarterly basis
• Working Capital analysis & KPIs by entity and at Group level with variances to Working Capital targets.
• Ownership of 13-week rolling cashflow forecasting process and consolidation of all entities' cashflow forecasts on a weekly basis with reviews with entities' finance teams and CFO.
• Ensure all entities follow Group Accounting policies and reporting of management accounts is in accordance with UK FRS 102.
• Monthly/ quarterly Balance Sheet reviews with entities.
• Control over intercompany balances including the impact on cash and recoverability.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all management information and group reporting.
• Ensure clear reconciliation of management accounts to local stat accounts.
• Main point of contact for Group UK Audit with ownership of the day-to-day liaison with UK auditors and entities' Finance teams ensuring Group audit is delivered in time.
• Work closely with entities' Finance teams, providing financial guidance in line with Group Finance's objectives and support to monitor performance.
• Lead and mentor junior team member providing training and development as necessary.

The Successful Applicant

• CIMA, ACCA and ACA Qualified
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3 to 5 years' in management accounting/ group reporting.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary and package, as well as a genuine opportunity to progress and see the business through an exit process in the medium term.