Lead group consolidation and PLC external reporting, owning annual/half-year disclosures and acting as the technical accounting lead across the business. Partner senior stakeholders and auditors, advising on IFRS and supporting the business through ongoing growth and change initiatives.

Client Details

A UK-listed, market-leading distribution business operating at significant national scale, supplying thousands of customers through a highly efficient logistics network. The business is known for its strong cash generation and operational resilience, with a well-established core model alongside a growing focus on diversification and new revenue streams.

Description

The Group Financial Reporting Manager reports to the Group Financial Controller and is the "go to" person for external financial reporting and technical accounting. The Group Financial Reporting Manager owns the financial consolidation and system (Oracle HFM) and, notably, has primary responsibility for the financial disclosures in the PLC consolidated annual and half year reports. The role involves advising stakeholders in the business on accounting matters, in particular in respect of new Growth activities, writes the financial reporting audit committee papers and owns the day to day relationship with the group's auditors.

Key. Accountabilities

• Ownership and responsibility for the accurate preparation of Smiths News plc financial statements and disclosures (ie Annual report "back half").
• Manage the annual audit process as the key point of contact for the external auditor
• Preparation of the consolidated annual and monthly management accounts.
• Manage consolidation system Oracle HFM including quarterly controls testing.
• Preparation of key accounting papers and information for the audit committee.
• Completion of the subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Design, implement and maintain models for key judgement areas such as impairment reviews, dilapidation calculations, shared based payments and earnings per share calculations and related disclosures.
• Work with other finance departments such as Tax and Business Partnering to ensure aligned reporting disclosures.
• Development and maintenance of the Group's accounting policies and control framework.
• Lead and act as the central finance representative on projects (e.g., new revenue streams, restructuring, refinancing, systems, processes and controls, change in accounting policies).

Profile

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Held a Group financial reporting position, producing a consolidated annual report and accounts - or working within practice at an appropriate level to transfer into industry
• Excellent technical financial accounting knowledge technically strong accountant, with experience of IFRS financial reporting for a Group and the disclosure requirements of a PLC.
• Experience using a consolidation system and strong excel skills are a must
• Confident in dealing with senior colleagues in the organisation
• Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative and get the job done
• Proven ability to deliver to deadlines with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with advanced ability to interpret and present findings

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum.
• Additional benefits, including a £5.7k car allowance and a healthy performance-based bonus.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A permanent role based in Swindon with a supportive team environment (hybrid 3 days on site)
• Comprehensive holiday leave and a focus on work-life balance.

If you are an experienced finance professional seeking a challenging role as a Group Financial Reporting Manager in Swindon, we encourage you to apply today!