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Our client, a leading company in the finance sector, is seeking a talented Group Financial Reporting Manager to join their team. As the Group Financial Reporting Manager, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in overseeing the Group's external Financial Reporting and subsidiary Financial Reporting requirements. Reporting to the Head of External Reporting & Treasury, you will collaborate with various teams across the business, such as Tax, Management Accounts, FP&A, Legal & Company Secretariat, and overseas finance teams.
- Responsible for managing and delivering the statutory financial accounting and reporting for the Group, including the preparation of half-year and full-year consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
- Contribute to the production of the year-end Annual Report as part of a team.
- Assist with financial analysis and commentary for the Annual Report, preliminary results announcements, and investor presentations.
- Support the preparation of Audit Committee papers and ad hoc Board papers.
- Act as an internal consultant on technical accounting issues, including writing technical papers and advising on the impact of new accounting developments.
- Collaborate with the Group FD and Head of External Reporting & Treasury on ad hoc accounting and reporting projects.
- Manage the external audit process, including coordinating the delivery of information to auditors and ensuring adherence to the audit timetable.
- Oversee the delivery of statutory accounts for UK subsidiaries.
- Work with overseas advisors to support the delivery of financial statements for overseas entities.
- Collaborate with tax and legal advisors on corporate restructuring projects.
- Provide advice and support to overseas finance teams on accounting matters.
- Maintain the Group's share option scheme schedules and administer share option exercises.
- Deliver external ad hoc reporting, such as ONS reporting, UK SIP tax returns, and payment term reporting.
- Support the Tax team with ad hoc requirements for tax filings in all group jurisdictions.
- Assist in the preparation of UK VAT returns during periods of annual leave.
- Implement the Group's transfer pricing policy and oversee accounting for transfer pricing and cost recharges.
- Contribute to tax-related disclosures for interim and full-year reporting.
- Ensure reconciliation and review of all tax accounts on a regular basis.
- Identify opportunities to simplify and automate processes while maintaining a high-quality finance function.
- Support the Head of External Reporting & Treasury in leading a Financial Reporting team, including training, career development, and task delegation.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years post-qualification experience in a relevant role (practice or industry).
- Professional certification in accounting attained in professional practice.
- Strong analytical and technical accounting skills, with working knowledge of IFRS reporting.
- Proven track record of coaching and developing team members.
- Experience in a PLC reporting environment with multi-legal entity reporting responsibility is desirable.
- Ability to consistently deliver results in a fast-paced and deadline-focused environment.
- Good knowledge of general ledger systems (Microsoft NAV / Business Central) and accounts production software (Caseware) is desirable.
- Advanced Excel and formal writing skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Adaptable and flexible, with a drive for process improvement.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated team player with the ability to work autonomously.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for Financial Reporting and strong technical skills, then we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team as the Group Financial Reporting Manager.
