Global Group Reporting Lead | IFRS & Consolidation in Cambridge

This job is with Danaher, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Progress happens together. At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.

The Group Reporting Manager is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of group reporting, consolidation, and close activities. The role operates at the centre of the month‑end close, ensuring high‑quality reporting outputs to support Abcam’s submissions to Danaher and internal leadership on financial accounting and reporting. Leading a small team, this is a hands‑on role with accountability for core record‑to‑report activities, strong ownership of data integrity, and close collaboration with global entity finance teams, FP&A, tax and both internal and external audit. This position reports to the Finance director and group financial controller and is part of Finance located in Cambridge and will be an on‑site role.

In This Role, You Will Have the Opportunity To:

• Take ownership of the consolidation, including the preparation and review of group‑level manual journals and adjustment entries.
• Take a lead role on any technical accounting matters, including the responsibility for the lease accounting for the group (centralized at the head office).
• Lead month‑end close delivery for the group and preparation of accurate group reporting packs for Danaher, under US GAAP.
• Take ownership of statutory audits for UK and Dutch subsidiaries.
• Execute key controls within the group reporting process in line with SOX requirements, ensure documentation and supporting files meet required control standards.
• Take ownership of Abcam’s consolidation software (Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Software).
• Drive process improvement, standardisation, and reporting efficiency aligned to DBS principles.
• Partner with global finance teams to ensure data integrity, issue resolution, and high‑quality reporting delivery.

The Essential Requirements of the Job Include:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent), with at least 3 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with knowledge of IFRS.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks for multiple stakeholders set to deadlines.
• Experience in group reporting, consolidation, or external reporting.
• Experience with ERP/consolidation systems (e.g., Oracle or similar).
• Exposure to multi‑currency and multinational organisations.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Working in a SOX controlled or listed environment.
• US GAAP accounting and standards.

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.