Group Reporting Manager in Slough

A FTSE Consumer business who has a great track record of career development are currently recruiting for a Group Reporting Manager, who will be part of a very high performing team.

Responsibilities of the successful Group Reporting Manager:

• Responsible for managing the consolidation process for the group to ensure key information is provided to our internal and external stakeholders in accordance with agreed timetables.
• Prepare timetables and instructions to the Group to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Involved in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of new accounting systems.
• Reviewing Business Unit performance each accounting period, including continually building and improving the process by which Business Units present and explain periodic results.
• Delivering ad hoc projects to support continuous improvement of the Group’s external reporting, including liaising with the Group M&A team on significant non-routine transactions.
• Leading the audit process for the group
• Work with the Head of group external reporting to develop and implement effective financial policies and procedures and on group technical accounting matters.
• Support on the Group corporate simplification project.

Key Skills and qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant with relevant post qualification experience (ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Committed team player with a proven ability to hit deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
• Strong focus on controls, processes, and continuous improvement
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and to use these relationships to get results
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders and operate with impact and influence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of using Oracle would be advantageous but not essential