Interim Group Reporting Manager

Axon Moore are looking for an interim Group Reporting Manager for a leading AIM listed e-commerce business in Manchester city centre. Circa 2000 staff across the UK and a multi billion turnover business. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Group Finance team
Job Description:

Overseeing the preparation and completion within agreed deadlines of the consolidated group annual report and subsidiary accounts
Drive the production of the group’s annual and half year reporting
Monthly and year end consolidation, including responsibility over all statutory and consolidation adjustments
Proactively managing the year end audit, ensuring that all deliverables are provided in line with agreed deadlines and acting as key point of contact for the auditors
Ensuring strong processes and best practice controls are in place and actively monitored across all areas of statutory and financial reporting, driving improved accuracy and efficiency
Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of regulatory reporting
Leading and developing a team of qualified and non-qualified accountants, ensuring the team remain motivated
Provide support to the Group Financial Controller on an ad hoc basis as and when required
 
Person Specification:

Qualified accountant with post qualified experience (Big 4 ACA preferable)
Strong technical skills
Proven ability to lead and develop teams
Experience of large groups is essential
Plc and financial services experience is preferred
Retail experience preferred, but not essential
Able to manage multiple stakeholders and drive adherence to deadlines
Proactive and driven individual with a growth mindset
Experience of working in a best practice control environment

The role is inside IR35 so rates are inclusive of allocations for NI and tax