Financial Reporting Manager

OverviewTitle:

Financial Reporting Manager (Clear path to FC)

Location:

East Cheshire (Hybrid working)

Salary:

£65,000 + 10% bonus

Contract:

Full-time, permanent

Are you an experienced and technical accountant looking to take ownership of group reporting, statutory accounts, and audit leadership in a growing business?

We are looking for a

Financial Reporting Manager

to join a dynamic organisation operating within a fast-paced, complex industry. This role is perfect for someone with a strong technical background and a passion for driving accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across reporting processes.

The RoleAs

Financial Reporting Manager , you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Group''s financial reporting. You\''ll lead on statutory accounts, group consolidation, audit coordination, and management reporting, while providing key insights into cost of sales and business performance.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact across the finance team and wider business - in addition to having the opportunity to progress to Financial Controller in the next 18 months.

Key Responsibilities

Lead preparation of year-end

statutory financial statements

in line with

IFRS

and other relevant regulations.

Act as the main point of contact for the

external audit process , managing timelines and deliverables.

Oversee

group consolidation , including intercompany eliminations and foreign currency considerations.

Deliver timely and accurate

monthly management accounts , providing insightful commentary and analysis.

Produce detailed

cost of sales and margin analysis , supporting operational teams in driving performance improvements.

Collaborate with external advisors on

tax and regulatory compliance , including RandD tax credits.

Support finance transformation projects, such as an upcoming ERP implementation

About YouWe''re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills.

Key requirements:

Fully

ACA or ACCA qualified,

ideally coming from an audit background.

Strong technical knowledge of

IFRS

and group consolidation principles.

Experience of

statutory reporting

and

audit leadership

within a group environment.

Proven track record of working with complex cost of sales and margin reporting.

Confident communicator with the ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Experience with process improvement, finance transformation, or ERP systems is desirable.

What\''s on Offer

Competitive salary of up to £65,000.

Opportunity to lead and shape group reporting in a dynamic and growing business.

Chance to become FC in 18 months time

Hybrid working with flexibility around office days.

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