Group Financial Reporting Manager - Stoke 40,000- 55,000Location: Stoke-on-Trent Salary: 40,000- 55,000 Type: Permanent, Full-timeHybrid: 3 days onsiteLooking 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 processDrive year-end statutory and group reportingManage consolidated RandD tax credit claims and coordinate with external advisersOversee consolidation of corporation tax and insurance packsLiaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and best practice Projects:Deliver and manage finance-led transformation projects (ERP, automation, MandA, process redesign, etc.)Work cross-functionally to meet project deadlines and budgetsReport on project risks, costs, and progress to senior leadershipDocument and train on new systems/processes to embed changeWhat We''re Looking For:ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualifiedDegree-educated with a strong technical accounting backgroundAudit training and group reporting experience essentialExposure to international operations, foreign currency, and complex consolidationExcellent analytical, commu