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Group Reporting Manager

Crewe Permanent £75,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
Lead a team of 10 within a growing, PE-backed infrastructure business, taking ownership of financial control, month-end reporting and process improvement across the group. You'll play a key role in shaping a newly created central finance function, driving change, integrating acquisitions and developing a high-performing team during an exciting period of growth.
  • Lead a team and shape finance in a growing PE-backed business.
  • Drive change, improve processes and influence business growth.

About Our Client

A fast-growing, private equity-backed infrastructure group with ambitious growth plans, ongoing acquisitions and a strong focus on finance transformation.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop a team of 10 across management accounting and finance support functions.
  • Own the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely management reporting.
  • Maintain P&L and balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, intercompany accounts and fixed assets.
  • Oversee accruals, journals, CAPEX accounting and financial controls.
  • Manage VAT, PAYE, CIS and other key compliance requirements.
  • Drive process improvements, automation and efficiencies across the finance function.
  • Support the integration of acquisitions and standardisation of finance processes across the group.
  • Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve financial performance and reporting.
  • Strengthen financial controls and support the ongoing development of the central finance function.
  • Assist with year-end audit activities and statutory reporting requirements.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong financial control or group finance experience.
  • Proven people manager with experience leading and developing finance teams.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and ownership of month-end reporting processes.
  • Confident managing balance sheet controls, reconciliations and financial governance within a multi-entity environment.
  • Commercially minded and able to build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business.
  • Experience driving process improvements, automation and finance transformation initiatives.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing business undergoing change.
  • Private equity-backed, infrastructure, construction or acquisitive group experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £85,000
  • Hybrid & flexible working, with an expectation of 3-4 days per week in the Crewe office initially due to the transformation and change programme underway.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
  • Competitive pension scheme.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Sophie Herring
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7143612
Phone number
+44 151 255 3759

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Crewe
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sophie Herring
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3759
Job reference
JN-112026-7143612