Group Reporting Manager - #1741572

An exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a global creative business as Group Reporting Manager. You'll lead monthly group consolidation across 60+ entities and support reporting to the parent company, driving accuracy, compliance, and process improvement in a fast-paced, international environment. Hybrid working (2 days in London HQ). Strong Excel and consolidation experience essential.

A global creative and marketing group is seeking a qualified Group Reporting Manager to oversee group consolidation and support external reporting across a network of 60+ business units. This London-based role (hybrid, 2 days in office) sits within the group finance function and is a key point of contact for consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and monthly parent company submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual group consolidations, including elimination journals and supporting schedules such as FCTR, NCI, and group amortisation.

• Coordinate and manage reporting submissions to the parent company, ensuring alignment of profit and loss, balance sheet, headcount, and client data.

• Own intercompany reconciliations across P&L and balance sheet lines, partnering with the intercompany accountant to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain and enhance automated reporting processes and templates for both internal and parent-level reporting.

• Collaborate with group finance to review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, supporting process improvements and identifying control gaps.

• Provide ad hoc support on projects including budgeting, business performance reporting, and system enhancements.

• Actively contribute to wider ESG goals by engaging in sustainability training and integrating sustainable practices into financial processes.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with proven experience in group consolidation and financial reporting.

• Advanced Excel user, confident working with complex formulae and data structures.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and work cross-functionally.

• Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable working under pressure in a high-growth, dynamic environment.

• Passionate about driving change and sustainability within the finance function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, process-minded individual looking to step into a visible group role within an innovative and growing business.

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