Group Financial Consolidation & Reporting Manager

Cheltenham Permanent View Job Description

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Shape the future of Group reporting, systems and automation.
Join a global business renowned for developing its people.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised FTSE100 engineering group, operating across multiple international markets with a reputation for innovation, sustainability and engineering excellence. Supporting customers in industries including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and manufacturing, the organisation continues to invest heavily in technology, automation and its people.

With operations spanning more than 60 countries and a collaborative, values-led culture, this is a business where talented finance professionals are encouraged to develop, innovate and build long-term careers.

Job Description

Leading on the delivery the financial reporting submissions of all Group entities in order to identify and correct any errors or omissions in order to ensure the integrity and accuracy of Group Finance reporting.
Deliver commentary, analysis and reporting of the group results (P&L, Balance sheet and Cashflow).
Help drive an automation culture within the Group's financial reporting via the delivery and implementation of reporting efficiencies, helping the group consolidation and reporting team use insight tools such as dashboarding and reporting customisation.
Enhance and challenge the control environment in place, seeking to streamline and improve, whilst also managing the testing plans with Internal Controls.
Support the team with more complex TM1 development to improve and modernise the System.
Provide expertise and training to users to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the data gathering and reporting processes.
Build strong relationships with the Group's local finance teams in all the operating businesses, helping to ensure accuracy of financial reporting submissions, both Actuals and Plans / Forecasts.
Work closely with the Business FCs & Group teams to communicate timetables, support changing business/reporting needs and provide more specific training where necessary
Improve and automate the submission and validation of financial data for any reporting window to ensure that the accuracy and quality of data is of a high standard (such as stat pack, MA etc.)

The Successful Applicant

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with 4+ years PQE
Advanced Excel User with the ability to model large data sets.
Financial system experience covering maintenance and development.
Experience in the reconciliation, creation and presentation of financial data.
A flexible and collaborative approach is required, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and demanding environment, the successful candidate will therefore be adept at managing competing priorities.
A problem solver who is able to dive into the detail to answer key business questions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
A self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively.
A commercial and pragmatic approach to governance and risk.
An approach that champions continuous improvement, collaboration and consultation.