Group Financial Consolidation Manager (12-month FTC) | Bolton | (Hybrid 4W:1H) | £65,000 - £75,000 plus benefits | Global Retail Group

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation with a strong presence across multiple markets. The business operates at scale and continues to expand, giving you the chance to be part of a high-performing finance team where collaboration and continuous improvement are core to the culture. It is a dynamic environment with plenty of exposure and the chance to make a real impact.

The Role

Manage the full group consolidation process on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.
Oversee data collection and validation from all reporting units and maintain strong control of foreign exchange rates within the consolidation system.
Prepare consolidated financial statements in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Lead intercompany reconciliations and eliminations, ensuring clean and accurate consolidation of balances and transactions.
Partner with finance, tax and other teams to support the month end close and resolve technical accounting matters.
Review and enhance consolidation processes, streamline workflows and drive best practice across reporting.
Support the annual audit process, responding to queries and ensuring timely delivery of audit information.
Take a key role in implementing the group's new consolidation tool and optimise its reporting capability.
Once the tool is live, own its integration into the monthly close cycle and maintain data integrity.
Develop and embed strong internal controls across the consolidation and reporting process.About You

Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge.
Experience working within a group or multi-entity organisation is essential.
Solid understanding of consolidation, intercompany processes and financial reporting standards.
Advanced Excel skills with confidence working across large and complex datasets.
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across teams and challenge financial information where needed.
Proactive, process-minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.What's on Offer

£65,000 - £75,000 salary and comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative and supportive finance team
Hybrid working 4 days/week in office
Exposure to senior leadership and group-wide projects
Career development in a growing international businessZachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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