Interim Group Senior Reporting Manager

The One Group

We are thrilled to be partnering a fantastic, ever expanding, FMCG business in Peterborough, who are looking for an interim Group Senior Reporting Manager on a 12 month basis, paying a daily rate of up to £600 per day.

Purpose:

The Group Senior Reporting Manager is a key member of the Group Finance team, responsible for external Group financial reporting, the delivery of the external audit and delivery of management and statutory information for the Group’s senior management. Proven experience in a financial reporting role, strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure are required to succeed in this role.

Accountabilities:

• To effectively lead, support and develop direct reports including management of performance, coaching and development
• Own the delivery of management and statutory information for the Group’s senior management. Includes review of business performance to identify key drivers for reporting to the Board
• Oversee the external audit of the Group’s statutory Financial Statements and Annual Report & Accounts; point person for external auditors, ownership of reporting timetable and audit delivery, dealing with any issues, drafting papers on technical accounting matters, drafting Audit Committee and Group Board papers
• Preparation of the PLC half year and full year financial reporting, and quarterly trading updates, together with financial content for results presentations for investors / analysts
• Preparation of technical accounting papers to support subjective accounting treatments and new standards
• Develop and oversee capital reporting across the Group, including measurement of returns on invested capital and actual project spend against budget
• Preparation of covenant and other reporting to the Group’s banks
• Maintain relationship with pension advisers and agree assumptions to be used for IAS 19 reporting purposes
• Provide timely and accurate information to banks, auditors and professional advisers to support refinancing and Group’s financial viability in the longer term

Must Have:

• Qualified accountant – ACA or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience, ideally gained in a practice environment with plc experience
• Qualified at a top tier accountancy firm
• Strong technical knowledge across all key accounting areas
• Prior experience of working directly with auditors on year-end reporting, including effective resolution of any audit issues and ownership of judgemental areas
• Strong ability to assimilate detailed and complex information, and be able to distil and communicate key messages in a clear and concise way
• Prior experience of management reporting to senior management
• Strong leadership skills, with proven experience of managing senior stakeholders and developing a team
• Excellent organisational skills