Robert Half has collaborated with a publicly listed engineering firm to recruit a Group Reporting Manager. This is a hybrid role based in Knutsford. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing challenges and insights through the presentation of business information and analytics to the leadership team. This role will also involve business partnering with directors and department heads. For the right candidate this role offers:
Salary of £75,000 - £90,000 + up to 10% bonus + hybrid working
Responsibilities:
* Management of the Group consolidation process and reporting output, including the associated commentary, striving for insightful reporting.
* Identify weaknesses in financial and management reporting processes and output, and work with peers to develop improvements.
* Preparation and review of Group interim and statutory accounts and UK subsidiary statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Ensure management reporting continues to evolve, particularly as the Group evolves.
* Drive initiatives to improve technical accounting capabilities across the Group.
* Establish, develop, and enforce robust financial reporting controls, minimising risks and enhancing accuracy and reliability.
* Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate a smooth and efficient audit of the consolidation process and associated inputs/outputs.
* Develop and maintain group accounting policies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, and ensure these policies are known and followed across the Group.
* Support the broader finance team in achieving departmental and organisational goals.
* Stay informed about new developments in IFRS and related regulatory frameworks to assess their impact on the Group.
* Handle ad hoc requests and project work, including the coordination of global financial requests as required, and liaise with senior personnel across the Group.
Requirements:
* Qualified ACA from a top 6 firm.
* Ideal candidate is a first-time or second-time mover from a senior manager-level role.
* Relevant post-qualification experience with a particular focus on management and financial reporting, and the preparation of financial statements for PLCs.
* Effective organisational ability and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and with accuracy.
* Strong understanding of controls requirements.
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