Group Reporting Manager - #1704087

• 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.