Group Reporting Manager in London

This position sits within the Group Finance function, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. The role carries primary responsibility for the integrity and timeliness of consolidated group financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity FTSE 250 property business. This is a high-visibility role with regular exposure to the CFO, Group Financial Controller, and external auditors. The individual will lead the group consolidation process, own the technical accounting agenda, and drive continuous improvement across reporting systems and controls.

Key Details

• Reporting to: Group Financial Controller
• Direct reports: 2–3 (Senior Finance Analyst / Reporting Accountants)
• Location: London (hybrid working)
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Qualification: ACA / ACCA essential

Key Responsibilities

• Group Consolidation & External Reporting: Own and manage the monthly, half-year, and full-year group consolidation across all subsidiaries and joint ventures. Prepare and review the consolidated income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement in line with IFRS. Lead the production of the Group Annual Report and Accounts, including coordination of audit deliverables. Manage intercompany eliminations, minority interest calculations, and foreign currency translation. Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts for UK entities under FRS 101/102 where applicable.
• Technical Accounting: Act as the group technical accounting lead, providing guidance on complex IFRS matters including IFRS 15 (revenue recognition in long-term contracts), IFRS 16 (leases), IAS 36 (impairment), and IFRS 3 (business combinations). Monitor changes to accounting standards and assess the impact on group reporting policy. Maintain and update group accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across all business units. Support commercial and operational finance teams with technical accounting queries.
• Audit & Controls: Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for the external audit team, coordinating information requests and resolving queries efficiently. Maintain a robust internal control environment across the group consolidation process. Identify and address control weaknesses, implementing process improvements where required. Support the internal audit function on finance-related reviews.
• Reporting & Systems: Manage and develop the consolidation system (e.g. Hyperion, Cognos, or equivalent), ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy. Work closely with the FP&A team to ensure alignment between actuals and management reporting. Drive improvements to the close process, reducing cycle time without compromising accuracy. Produce clear, concise reporting packs for senior stakeholders including the Audit Committee.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Manage and develop a small team of reporting accountants, supporting their technical growth and professional development. Build effective working relationships with divisional finance directors and business unit controllers across the group. Liaise with investor relations, legal, and tax teams on reporting matters as required. Present reporting outputs to the CFO and Group FC as part of the regular close cycle.

Person Specification

• Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally from a Big 4 practice background.
• Demonstrable experience in a group reporting or consolidation role within a listed or large complex business.
• Strong technical IFRS knowledge, with hands-on experience of multi-entity consolidation.
• Exposure to the construction, infrastructure, or contracting sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience managing or coordinating an external audit process.