Group Reporting Manager

The Group Reporting Manager leads consolidation, reporting, budgeting and forecasting across a growing multi‑entity group. Working closely with senior leadership, they will drive financial governance, process improvement and strategic decision support during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

Client Details: A private equity‑backed group of market‑leading manufacturing/wholesale businesses serving commercial, residential and industrial customers across the UK.

Following a recent merger and acquisition activity, the business is investing significantly in systems, processes and talent to support ambitious growth plans.

• Lead the preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual results including financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP.
• Manage intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and the consolidation of multiple UK legal entities.
• Maintain and develop the Group consolidation model, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and scalability as the Group evolves.
• Coordinate month‑end reporting deadlines with the wider finance team to ensure timely and accurate submission of reporting packs.
• Own the chart of accounts and reporting structure, driving consistency across the Group.

• Lead the Group's annual budget process, working closely with commercial finance managers and senior leadership to produce a robust, well‑thought‑out plan.
• Support the preparation of rolling forecasts, identifying variances versus budget and prior year and communicating key drivers.
• Develop financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and business cases, including cash‑flow forecasting.
• Present budget and forecast outputs to the CFO and Board, providing clear narrative and insightful commentary.

• Own the Group month‑end close process, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.
• Produce the Group management accounts pack, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI analysis with variance commentary.
• Support monitoring and tracking of business transformation KPIs.
• Review and challenge submissions from divisions, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Coordinate with auditors and external advisors to support year‑end statutory reporting.

• Maintain and strengthen the Group's internal financial controls framework, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues and technical matters, liaising with external auditors where required.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy across Group reporting.
• Support the ongoing optimisation of financial systems and reporting tools.

• Act as a key contact for finance queries from the Board, senior leadership, and external advisors.
• Build strong working relationships with the wider finance and commercial teams, providing guidance and support to ensure Group reporting standards are understood and met.
• Support ad hoc projects including acquisitions, disposals, business transformation and system implementations as required.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), ideally from a Big 4 / Top 10 audit firm.
• Proven experience in a Group reporting or consolidation role, ideally within a multi‑entity or multi‑jurisdictional environment – or operated at Manager/Senior Manager within practice, with relatable client portfolio.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands‑on experience of FRS 102.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with consolidation or ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
• An eye for detail, with a resilient drive to meet deadlines.
• Curious nature with a desire to grow and progress.
• Demonstrable experience in process improvement and financial controls.

• Competitive salary ranging from £63,000 to £77,000 per annum.
• Permanent role based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire with hybrid working.
• Working within a PE‑backed, high‑growth environment.
• Exposure to CFO, Director of Group Finance and Board stakeholders.
• Significant involvement in transformation and systems projects.
• Opportunity to shape finance processes within a scaling group.
• Clear progression potential as the business continues to grow.