Group Reporting Manager

Your new company Our client is a PE-backed software business that operates in over 25 countries around the world.Your new role Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role plays a pivotal part in strengthening the group's financial reporting and control environment in preparation for a potential exit event within the next 12-18 months. Core responsibilities include leading a small finance team, taking ownership of monthly management accounts, annual statutory reporting, tax compliance, and control integrity across the group.You will take ownership of the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts across multiple entities and Group consolidation, as well as full P&L ownership for the US subsidiary. Group consolidations, foreign currency adjustments, and intercompany reconciliations all come under your remit, and you will ensure full compliance with IFRS, with robust reconciliations and review controls in place. Statutory accounts, audit, financial control and governance are all key areas for this role, and we are looking for someone who will strengthen the Group's financial control environment, ensuring all key reconciliations, reviews, and sign-offs are completed accurately and on time.Exit readiness and transaction support - you will partner with the Group Financial Controller and CFO to support the exit preparation process, including due diligence, data room management, and audit-readiness. You will enhance the accuracy, transparency, and presentation of financial information to meet investor and acquirer expectations and drive continuous improvement in reporting quality and control robustness as the business moves toward an exit.What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience preparing both management and statutory accounts for multi-entity, international groups. You will have a strong technical accounting background, ideally with experience of SaaS revenue models and IFRS 15 and excellent Excel and ERP skills (e.g. NetSuite). You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and develop a small team in a fast-paced environment and have a hands-on, detail-orientated approach with commercial awareness.What you'll get in return A full benefits package is on offer along with hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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