Head of Group Reporting and Analysis

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
£70000 - £90000 per annum
Posted
25 Oct 2019
Closes
25 Nov 2019
Ref
14056031/001
Contact
Daniel Eaton
Job role
Group accountant
Sector
Manufacturing/engineering
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Director

A great opportunity to join a well know manufacturer based in Manchester.

Client Details

A global manufacturer based in Manchester

Description

  • Manage the Group external reporting cycle including planning, Group auditor liaison, Annual/Interim Report and Board/Audit Committee papers. Directing the Group internal and external reporting timetable.
  • Drafting Trading updates prior to Board approval. Liaising with the Executive Board where necessary.
  • Manage the necessary Group Financial Analysis to the Board to ensure timely decision making.
    • Coordinate and align the Budgeting and Forecast process and analysis, ensuring clear direction from a Group perspective.
    • Responsible for the Group legal entity consolidation
    • Responsible for the Final Monthly Group Income Statement, Group Balance Sheet, Group Cash Flow, Group KPI reporting, latest view and identification of potential issues to aid Trading decisions

    • Manage and control changes to Group Accounting Policies, including assessment of changes to accounting standards, preparation of critical reporting issues papers to Board/Audit Committee, provision of ad-hoc technical accounting support to senior finance officials and their teams across the Group.

    • Assisting the Group Financial Controller in the continuous improvement in financial controls and Reporting processes.

    • Provide integration and project management support for acquisitions/disposals and key Group Finance projects.

    • Continued development of Finance Staff (inc. Line manager responsibilities).

    • Support the Group CFO/Group FC as required for Investor relations activities e.g. Analyst Briefings/Queries/Forecast notes, Maintenance of the Groups' external forecast model, City Announcement Presentations and Capital Market Days.

  • Work in conjunction with the Group CFO/Group FC on financial aspects of the Group's UK defined benefit plan.

Profile

  • Must be a Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Strong audit background
  • Extensive experience of financial accounting and reporting within an international business, ideally Listed.
  • Prior experience of ownership of the Strategic Report & Accounts as well as prior project and staff management experience.
  • Strong understanding of International Accounting Standards and UK GAAP.
  • Prior experience of multi-currency Group consolidations.

Job Offer

The role is paying between £70,000 and £90,000 dependent on experience.