Group Reporting Manager

Group Reporting Manager

3 - 4 Month Interim Contract

£500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)

Weybridge - 4 Days per Week On-Site

We're supporting a listed manufacturing and logistics group that is looking to appoint an experienced Group Reporting Manager on an interim basis to support a critical reporting period.

This is a highly technical role with a primary focus on half-year reporting, requiring a qualified accountant with strong group consolidation experience and prior exposure to PLC reporting environments. The assignment has been created to provide additional capacity during a tight reporting timetable, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of external financial reporting.

Immediate availability is essential.

The Role

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of consolidation and reporting processes across the group, ensuring all financial information is accurate, compliant, and delivered to strict deadlines.

You'll play a key role in preparing half-year accounts, coordinating inputs across multiple entities, and working closely with senior stakeholders and auditors throughout the reporting cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the group consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across multiple entities
• Take ownership of the half-year reporting cycle, including preparation of key disclosures
• Coordinate the group reporting timetable and ensure all deadlines are met
• Prepare and review components of statutory and external reporting outputs
• Liaise closely with auditors, providing supporting documentation and resolving queries
• Ensure compliance with PLC reporting requirements and accounting standards
• Support the preparation and filing of multiple statutory accounts
• Oversee head office cost reporting and ensure accuracy of central cost allocations
• Identify and implement improvements within reporting processes and controls
• Work closely with senior finance stakeholders to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial data

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience within a PLC or listed group environment
• Strong group consolidation and technical reporting experience
• Previous involvement in half-year or year-end reporting cycles
• Background in audit (ideally Big 4) or group reporting roles
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with senior stakeholders
• Immediately available or available at very short notice

Why Join?

This is a high-impact interim opportunity to support a listed business during a critical reporting period. You'll play a key role in delivering important results while working within a fast-paced, technically strong finance environment.

Apply Now

If you're a technically strong Group Reporting professional with PLC experience and are available immediately for a short-term contract, we'd love to hear from you.