Group Financial Reporting Manager - Stoke | £40,000-£55,000
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £40,000-£55,000
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid: 3 days onsite
Looking to make the move from practice into a reporting focused, group-level role? This could be the ideal next step.
We're recruiting a Group Financial Reporting Manager for an established business in Stoke. An international business offering exposure to technical reporting, cross-border activity, and major finance transformation projects.
Perfect for a practice-trained accountant seeking their first or second move into industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting:
Lead the external audit process
Drive year-end statutory and group reporting
Manage consolidated R&D tax credit claims and coordinate with external advisers
Oversee consolidation of corporation tax and insurance packs
Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and best practice
Projects:
Deliver and manage finance-led transformation projects (ERP, automation, M&A, process redesign, etc.)
Work cross-functionally to meet project deadlines and budgets
Report on project risks, costs, and progress to senior leadership
Document and train on new systems/processes to embed change
What We're Looking For:
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
Degree-educated with a strong technical accounting background
Audit training and group reporting experience essential
Exposure to international operations, foreign currency, and complex consolidation
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
This is a rare opportunity to blend technical accounting and project leadership in a high-visibility role. Ideal for someone looking to transition out of practice while continuing to leverage their technical expertise in a dynamic group environment.