Finance Manager - Group Reporting in Heath

A highly visible role within the Group Finance team, supporting the delivery of financial reporting and communications to senior management, the Board, Board committees, shareholders and the wider Bailey family. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting and analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly through reports, presentations and Board papers. The role will be responsible for supporting and developing the Group's reporting cycle whilst contributing to a range of strategic, reporting and governance-related activities. Reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, the role provides significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the Group and offers a broad mix of financial reporting, audit, analysis and communication responsibilities.

Some of the deliverables for this role include:

• Transforming complex financial and business information into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate reports and presentations for senior leaders, shareholders and family stakeholders
• Preparation and coordination of Board, committee and senior management papers, presentations and supporting analysis
• Supporting reporting and communications to shareholders and the wider Bailey family
• Preparation of the monthly consolidated management accounts and associated reporting
• Analysis of Group financial performance, including preparation of commentary, risks and opportunities analysis
• Supporting the Group forecasting and budgeting process
• Coordination and management of the year-end audit process, including audit timetables, audit requests and liaison with divisional finance teams and external auditors
• Preparation and review of audit deliverables and supporting documentation
• Supporting the preparation of Group statutory accounts and technical accounting papers
• Working with stakeholders across the Group to improve the quality, consistency and efficiency of reporting
• Identifying and implementing practical process and reporting improvements

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate is likely to be a newly qualified or recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience gained either in practice or industry. You will demonstrate:

• Experience preparing reports, presentations or other materials for senior, client or non-specialist audiences
• Experience of Group reporting, consolidations or multi-entity environments would be advantageous
• The ability to translate complex financial information into clear and concise messages
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to challenging deadlines

This role would suit a first mover from practice seeking their first industry role, particularly those from Audit, Financial Reporting, Transaction Services, Corporate Finance or Technical Accounting backgrounds.

Benefits:

• Company Car / Allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Wellbeing days and volunteer days
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits including dental insurance, gym memberships, GAYE scheme, travel insurance and tax-free bikes

Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and awarded Gold Standard in the Armed Forces Covenant.

About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.