Salary: £70k - 80k per year + bens
Reference: 59739
Interim Group Financial Reporting Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: £80,000 + bens
Contract: Interim Fixed Term Contract - 18 month assignment
Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Interim Group Financial Reporting Manager to join our client's finance leadership team at short notice. This is a critical role responsible for overseeing group financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting key business and statutory reporting requirements during a period of change and growth. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with exceptional technical accounting expertise, strong reporting credentials, and the ability to quickly establish credibility with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the preparation and review of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual Group financial reporting.
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Manage the Group consolidation process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial information.
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Prepare and review statutory accounts for UK and international entities where applicable.
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Ensure compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards.
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Act as the technical accounting lead, providing guidance on complex accounting issues and transactions.
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Support the year-end audit process and manage relationships with external auditors.
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Review and implement new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
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Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and financial controls.
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Support acquisitions, disposals and corporate restructuring activities from a financial reporting perspective.
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Partner with senior finance and business stakeholders to provide high-quality financial insights and reporting.
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Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen reporting efficiency and control
About You
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ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
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Significant experience in Group Financial Reporting within a large corporate or complex multi-entity environment.
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Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP.
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Previous experience preparing consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts.
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Background in practice (Big 4 or Top 10) combined with industry experience is highly desirable.
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Strong understanding of audit processes and stakeholder management.
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Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
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Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment.
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Available to start at short notice or immediately
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary of £80,000 + bens
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Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a high profile finance role.
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Exposure to senior leadership and strategic finance initiatives
