Group reporting & acquisition manager

This Group Reporting & Acquisition Manager role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional in Accounting & Finance. The position is based in Wokingham and focuses on overseeing group-level financial reporting processes and would be joining them at an exciting time of growth.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation. The company operates as a medium-sized enterprise with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and solutions.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Cashflow modelling for acquired and existing entities.
• Liaison with acquisition finance teams post-closing to support integration activities.
• Tracking and reporting of value-creation initiatives and synergy delivery.
• Supporting monthly reporting processes, including preparation of relevant schedules and analysis.
• Assisting with audit preparation, including documentation and financial schedules.
• Supporting the transfer pricing project with data, analysis, and coordination.
• Designing and producing reports required for covenant compliance reporting.
• Conducting working-capital analysis on acquired entities to assess cashflow performance.

Profile

A successful Group Reporting Manager should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• A strong grounding in financial reporting, consolidation, and technical accounting.
• Demonstrable experience in post-acquisition financial reporting, including supporting the integration of newly acquired entities, preparing post-deal financials, and ensuring alignment with group accounting policies.
• Strong exposure to month-end, statutory reporting, and consolidation processes, ideally within a fast-paced or acquisitive organisation.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across Group Finance, M&A, FP&A, and operational teams to ensure accuracy, transparency, and successful onboarding of newly acquired entities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £75k - £95k per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A permanent role within a reputable organisation in the Life Science industry.
• Based in Wokingham with a supportive company culture.