Group Finance Manager

Financial Reporting Manager | 12 months | London | 5 days in the office Salary / Day Rate - depending on experience This is a chance to join a global, asset-heavy business at a pivotal point in its growth. It owns and operates large-scale sites across Europe and Asia-Pacific that underpin critical digital services. A group restructure is underway and preparation for major corporate activity has begun, so the finance team is at the heart of what happens next. I'm looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to own group reporting for 12 months. You'll report to the Group Financial Controller and lead a small, capable team. The role has potential to become permanent. What you'll be doing

• Owning the quarterly and annual group reporting cycles and producing the IFRS consolidated financial statements
• Leading year-end and the group audit, as the main point of contact for the external auditors
• Handling the accounting for investment property valuations at year end
• Running statutory reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions
• Delivering a new consolidation as the group structure changes
• Writing technical accounting papers and owning group accounting policies
• Coaching two direct reports, including helping one step up into a bigger role What you'll bring
• ACA qualification (preferred), 10+ years of post-qualified experience
• Significant experience running international group consolidations and year-end sign-off in industry
• Experience in real estate or property, including investment property accounting
• Credibility with auditors and senior stakeholders, and strong technical judgement
• An approachable, hands-on style, and experience developing people
• Exposure to IPO readiness or other corporate activity (a bonus, but not a "must have") You'll need to be available to start within a month Job Reference: VM300926