Group Reporting Manager; Transaction Services

Position: Group Reporting Manager (Transaction Services)
Location: South East London

Cedar is partnering with a global consumer-led organisation to appoint a Group Reporting Manager within its central Group Finance function. This is a high impact opportunity designed for a Big 4 / Top 10 Audit or Transaction Services professional looking to transition into a broad, commercially engaged industry role with genuine exposure to senior stakeholders and complex group-level activity. You'll join a collaborative, values-driven finance team at the heart of the organisation's reporting and governance framework.

The business combines strong technical standards with a progressive culture that prioritises development, continuous improvement, and internal progression.

This role offers a natural next step for an Audit or Transaction Services Manager seeking to apply their technical expertise in a dynamic group environment with real ownership and visibility.

The Role Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Group Reporting Manager will take ownership of key elements of group reporting while partnering with finance teams across the business to ensure accuracy, consistency, and insight in financial information.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading month-end and period-end close for central group entities
* Acting as a central point of contact for divisional finance teams on reporting matters
* Supporting preparation of quarterly Board and executive reporting packs
* Assisting with statutory reporting under FRS 102 (IFRS exposure advantageous)
* Managing external audit interactions and supporting the year-end audit process
* Contributing to technical and strategic projects including business combinations, restructurings, covenant reporting, and accounting policy development

This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and group-level decision-making, providing an excellent platform for progression within a global finance function. About You This opportunity is tailored for professionals currently operating at Manager level within Big 4 or Top 10 Audit or Transaction Services teams who are looking to step into industry. You will bring:
* ACA qualification
* Strong grounding in financial reporting, group structures, and technical accounting
* Experience managing audits or delivering transaction-related financial analysis
* Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
* A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, improve, and drive process efficiency
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a deadline-driven environment
* Advanced Excel capability Please contact Cedar for a full role brief and to be considered.