Full job descriptionI am looking for an experienced Group Financial Reporting Manager on a 12-month day-rate contract.
Working within a high-performing Group Finance function, you will support the delivery of financial reporting, group consolidation and technical accounting guidance.. This role requires strong IFRS expertise, experience operating within a complex group environment, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across multiple business units.
Group Financial Reporting Manager
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join a high-performing Group Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in external reporting, group consolidation, financial governance, and finance transformation initiatives within a complex international organisation.


Key Responsibilities*Support the preparation and delivery of Group financial statements, including annual and interim reporting and related disclosures.
*Ensure Group financial reporting processes operate efficiently and reporting deadlines are met.
*Provide technical accounting and consolidation expertise, responding to reporting queries from finance teams across the business.
*Review submissions from business units within the Group reporting system, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting requirements.
*Act as a trusted advisor on IFRS and technical accounting matters, partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.
*Support finance change and transformation projects, applying financial reporting, consolidation, and project management expertise to deliver successful outcomes.
*Perform detailed reviews of monthly management reporting, budgets, and forecasts submitted by business units.
*Collaborate with Finance Systems teams to design, test, and implement enhancements to the Group consolidation and reporting system.
*Develop and deliver training on financial reporting standards, accounting developments, and best practice guidance.
Candidate Profile*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent).
*Strong knowledge of IFRS and Group financial reporting.
*Experience working within a large corporate, listed business, or complex group environment.
*Strong analytical, review, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
*Effective communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across multiple stakeholders.
*Experience supporting finance projects and process improvement initiatives would be advantageous.
*Experience with Group consolidation systems, particularly HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), would be advantageous.
*Knowledge of SOX controls and financial reporting governance frameworks would be beneficial.
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