Group Financial Reporting Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group are proud to be exclusively supporting an international manufacturing business in Staffordshire, who are looking to add a Group Financial Reporting Manager to the team. This is a pivotal role, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and compliance that underpins my client's growth plans.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Lead the month-end close process, producing detailed management accounts and performance insights via Power BI.
• Deliver clear variance analysis and present key findings directly to the CFO.
• Approve and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving any issues promptly.
• Oversee payroll journal processing and coordinate VAT and CIS returns to ensure full compliance.
• Consolidate group results, analyse performance vs. budgets, and provide meaningful commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Forecast and monitor group cash flows, ensuring we remain within bank covenant limits.
• Take charge of annual group audit, managing the relationship with external auditors and seeing audit actions through to completion.
• Lead statutory reporting and tax compliance - from quarterly instalments to year-end computations - while seeking opportunities for strategic tax efficiencies.
• Maintain up-to-date group accounting policies and ensure compliance with statutory and investor requirements.
• Own the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with teams across the business to gather accurate inputs.
• Identify and deliver improvements to financial processes, driving automation and efficiency.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the CFO on projects ranging from insurance renewals to utility negotiations and statutory returns.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with HMRC and FCA regulations, including accurate submissions and timely updates.

Key requirements for the position:

• Must have qualified (ACA or ACC) within practice
• Proven experience in financial reporting, preferably within a manufacturing business.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and experience with consolidation processes.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

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