Group Financial Reporting Manager

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8 months ago

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Group Financial Reporting Manager – Scunthorpe – £70,000 - £75,000

We are proud to be partnering with a fast growing, PE backed market leading business in Scunthorpe to recruit a dynamic, technically strong, commercially minded Group Financial Reporting Manager, to support with their growth journey. The successful candidate will contribute by taking ownership of consolidated group reporting, support strategic decision-making, and driving financial excellence across the group as they scale.
This is a pivotal role in a dynamic environment, perfect for someone who thrives on change and challenge, and wants to be part of shaping the future of a growing group of businesses.

In Return You’ll Receive:

Private healthcare
Opportunity to learn and develop a career with an ambitious, growing business
Death in service
Annual wellbeing day
10% Bonus
Hybrid workingGroup Financial Reporting Manager Responsibilities:

Direct supervision of a strong team of 3, Management accountant, FBP & Business Intelligence
Review (& appetite to ‘roll sleeves up’ in production) of monthly group accounts, including variance analysis, board pack and commentary for executive and private equity board
As above for monthly management information for group businesses
Responsibility for statutory audit
Budgeting / forecasting alongside operational stakeholders, gaining buy-in from key stakeholders and presenting to board / PE
Support on M&A activities & integration
Lead the finance workstream on acquisitions, including due diligence support, onboarding, and system alignment.
Review and support on business case preparation & cost saving initiatives alongside FBP
Strategic financial/tax planning
Review and develop controls and procedures to ensure efficiency and complianceRequired Skills & Experience:

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) with experience in a group finance role.
Experience in a multi-entity or group consolidation environment, ideally within a fast-paced, acquisitive business.
Strong working knowledge of ERP Systems and Excel
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change – someone who gets stuck in and adds structure as we scale
A passion for digital transformation and continuous improvement in finance.
Ability to work autonomously
Strong commercial common sense led approach to finance / decision makingIf you are interested in finding out about this exciting Group Financial Reporting Manager opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire

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