Group Reporting Manager (12 month FTC)

We are looking for an experienced Group Reporting Manager to join a growing international PE backed Tech/Saas business on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely group reporting, managing the external audit process, and supporting investor reporting requirements across multiple international entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking broad exposure to group consolidation, private equity-backed reporting, audit management, and strategic finance projects within a fast-paced and evolving organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly group consolidation process across UK and european entities.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management and investor reporting packs.
• Manage the preparation of group and UK statutory accounts.
• Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors, coordinating audit requests and ensuring timely delivery of information.
• Challenge and prioritise audit requirements where appropriate to ensure an efficient audit process.
• Work closely with local finance teams across multiple regions to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency.
• Support lender and investor reporting requirements.
• Assist with ongoing consolidation and finance transformation projects, including the implementation and optimisation of reporting processes.
• Provide support on corporate activity including acquisitions, refinancing, recapitalisations, and other investor-led initiatives as required.
• Investigate reporting issues and work through underlying ledger-level data to identify and resolve discrepancies.

About You

We are seeking a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who can quickly integrate into the business and operate with minimal supervision.

Essential Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Approximately 2-6 years post-qualified experience.
• Strong experience managing audits from the company side.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating audit requests and working directly with external auditors.
• Experience prioritising and challenging audit requests where appropriate.
• Group reporting and consolidation experience within a multi-entity environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable investigating issues through financial systems and underlying accounting records.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a private equity-backed business.
• Exposure to SaaS, technology, or high-growth environments.
• Experience working with international entities and multi-currency reporting.
• Exposure to investor reporting processes.
• Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems.

What's on offer?

• 12 month FTC
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in per wek)
• 80-90k salary
• Chance to join a high growth PE backed business