Financial Reporting Manager

Our client is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join their dynamic in-house finance team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your technical expertise to build trusted relationships and provide forward-focused, commercially aligned financial insights to key stakeholders. You will collaborate with leaders across the business to support decision-making and drive future success. You will work closely with the Financial Controller and Head of Financial Control, Planning and Analysis, ensuring that financial information is accurate, timely, and meaningful.

• Preparation of the firm's annual consolidated financial statements and the financial statements of individual entities.
• Monthly and annual consolidation of all group entities, supported by clear reporting, analysis, and commentary to enhance stakeholder understanding of trends and performance.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, commentary, and insights.
• Development of management information (MI), providing insight, recommendations, and analysis to assist with operational and strategic decisions.
• Active business partnering with partners, senior managers, and leaders, ensuring they receive relevant, timely, and commercially focused financial support.
• Utilise existing financial technology and contribute to the effective implementation of new systems to create smarter working practices.
• Professionally collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure seamless finance delivery, supporting the aim of making the Finance team easy to do business with.
• Work closely with key stakeholders, including leaders and other business services departments, to prepare profit and loss (P&L) reports, cash flow forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Support board and audit reporting.
• Completion of tax computations and returns.

• Qualified Accountant with relevant accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings in a clear and engaging manner.
• Confident in building relationships with stakeholders at all levels, with a collaborative and supportive approach.
• Experience using a practice management system such as Elite 3e or Viewpoint would be beneficial, but not essential.

You will thrive in a warm and collaborative environment that values inclusivity, ensuring all team members feel seen, heard, valued, and respected. Our client prioritises professional development opportunities, fostering a strong sense of common purpose and teamwork where everyone can thrive.