Group Reporting Manager

• 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.

Summary

• 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.