Interim Group Reporting Manager

An interim opportunity has arisen for a Group Reporting Manager to join a highly respected group finance team at a leading FTSE 250 organisation. This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, including the Group CFO and divisional Finance Directors, providing you with the chance to make a real impact on the business. You will be instrumental in consolidating group results, managing key reporting processes, and supporting strategic decision-making at the highest level.

As Interim Group Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of this dynamic organisation. Your day-to-day activities will centre around consolidating financial results using sophisticated systems like Cognos, producing detailed executive reports that guide strategic decisions at board level, and coordinating essential forecasting and budgeting cycles. You will manage a dedicated team focused on supporting both operational companies and central functions, acting as a trusted advisor across multiple departments.

Success in this role requires building dependable relationships throughout the business, responding thoughtfully to diverse queries from senior leaders, and continuously seeking ways to improve reporting processes. Your contribution will be vital in maintaining high standards of accuracy while supporting ongoing growth initiatives through acquisitions.

• Consolidate monthly group financial results using IBM Cognos as the primary consolidation tool, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Produce comprehensive financial reports for the Group Executive Committee, delivering clear insights into monthly performance that inform board-level decisions.
• Lead the coordination of forecasting and budgeting processes across the group, facilitating effective planning and resource allocation.
• Manage a small team of two direct reports responsible for accounting for group companies and support functions such as IT and Shared Services.
• Act as the main contact point for group companies and support functions, fostering strong relationships and providing expert guidance on reporting requirements.
• Review monthly reporting from divisions to ensure all group reporting standards are met consistently and to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to ad hoc queries and requests from the finance team, executive committee members, and heads of support functions.
• Utilise and develop IBM Cognos financial consolidation and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and data integrity within the finance function.
• Participate in special projects within the finance team, contributing your expertise to drive improvements in processes or address unique business challenges.

What you bring:

Your background as an Interim Group Reporting Manager will demonstrate your ability to thrive in complex organisational structures where collaboration is key. You bring extensive experience in managing group reporting cycles for large businesses, ideally those operating across multiple regions and have developed strong interpersonal skills that allow you to connect effectively with both senior executives and operational teams. Your technical proficiency with financial systems such as Cognos sets you apart as someone who can drive process improvements while maintaining rigorous attention to detail.

In addition to your accounting expertise, you are known for your reliability under pressure; you consistently meet deadlines without compromising quality. Your understanding of industry best practices around health, safety, and environmental management further highlights your suitability for this role.

• Qualified accountant with proven experience in group reporting within large organisations.
• Excellent communication skills enabling you to build strong relationships at all levels of the business.
• A positive attitude with a collaborative approach to teamwork that fosters trust among colleagues.
• Ability to deliver work accurately within tight deadlines while adapting priorities as needed.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with an eye for detail that ensures high-quality outputs.
• Advanced IT skills with particular expertise in Cognos financial consolidation systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working within listed company environments or having a Big 4 background is beneficial but not essential.
• Commitment to upholding health, safety, and environmental standards as part of a zero harm culture.

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