Lead group consolidation and PLC external reporting, owning annual/half-year disclosures and acting as the technical accounting lead across the business. Partner senior stakeholders and auditors, advising on IFRS and supporting the business through ongoing growth and change initiatives.Client DetailsA UK-listed, market-leading distribution business operating at significant national scale, supplying thousands of customers through a highly efficient logistics network. The business is known for its strong cash generation and operational resilience, with a well-established core model alongside a growing focus on diversification and new revenue streams.DescriptionThe Group Financial Reporting Manager reports to the Group Financial Controller and is the "go to" person for external financial reporting and technical accounting. The Group Financial Reporting Manager owns the financial consolidation and system (Oracle HFM) and, notably, has primary responsibility for the financial disclosures in the PLC consolidated annual and half year reports. The role involves advising stakeholders in the business on accounting matters, in particular in respect of new Growth activities, writes the financial reporting audit committee papers and owns the day to day relationship with the group''s auditors.Key. AccountabilitiesOwnership and responsibility for the accurate preparation of Smiths News plc financial statements and disclosures (ie Annual report "back half").Manage the annual audit process as