Group Reporting Manager

Job title:

Group Reporting Manager

Company

N Brown Group

Job description

The roleWe’re looking for a Group Reporting Manager to join our Finance team. You will report into our Group Financial Controller.What will you do as an Group Reporting Manager at N Brown?

• Leading the production and oversight of monthly group reporting

• Oversee 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 statutory and consolidation adjustments

• Oversight over key technical areas of group reporting, including IFRS 16, Pensions, Derivatives, Fixed and Intangible assets and Share Options

• Key technical contact for the group, providing accounting advice to stakeholders both in Finance and other teams (for example, supporting judgements on which digital operations projects meet the relevant criteria for capitalising)

• 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

What skills and experience will you have?

• Qualified accountant with post qualified experience (ACA preferable)

• Strong technical skills essential, with ability to produce complex technical judgements independently

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams

• Experience of large groups is essential

• An individual who thrives in a dynamic environment

• Financial services and 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

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working

• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

• Annual bonus scheme

• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution

• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services

• A range of financial wellbeing support

• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands

• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!

• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list – as voted for by our very own colleagues!Ways of WorkingWe offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am – 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you.Our promise to you:We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!

Expected salary

£30500 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:00:12 GMT

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