Group Financial Consolidation Manager (12-month FTC) | Bolton | (Hybrid 4W:1H) | £65,000 - £75,000 plus benefits | Global Retail Group
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing international organisation with a strong presence across multiple markets. The business operates at scale and continues to expand, giving you the chance to be part of a high-performing finance team where collaboration and continuous improvement are core to the culture. It is a dynamic environment with plenty of exposure and the chance to make a real impact.
The Role
*Manage the full group consolidation process on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.
*Oversee data collection and validation from all reporting units and maintain strong control of foreign exchange rates within the consolidation system.
*Prepare consolidated financial statements in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
*Lead intercompany reconciliations and eliminations, ensuring clean and accurate consolidation of balances and transactions.
*Partner with finance, tax and other teams to support the month end close and resolve technical accounting matters.
*Review and enhance consolidation processes, streamline workflows and drive best practice across reporting.
*Support the annual audit process, responding to queries and ensuring timely delivery of audit information.
*Take a key role in implementing the group’s new consolidation tool and optimise its reporting capability.
*Once the tool is live, own its integration into the monthly close cycle and maintain data integrity.
*Develop and embed strong internal controls across the consolidation and reporting process.
About You
*Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge.
*Experience working within a group or multi-entity organisation is essential.
*Solid understanding of consolidation, intercompany processes and financial reporting standards.
*Advanced Excel skills with confidence working across large and complex datasets.
*Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across teams and challenge financial information where needed.
*Proactive, process-minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer
*£65,000 - £75,000 salary and comprehensive benefits package
*Collaborative and supportive finance team
*Hybrid working 4 days/week in office
*Exposure to senior leadership and group-wide projects
*Career development in a growing international business
Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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