Group Reporting Manager - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Description

Group Reporting Manager
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Leeds Hybrid

At Tracsis, we design and deliver the critical technology that keeps transport networks moving. As our business continues to evolve, we’re looking for a Group Reporting Manager to join our Group Finance team.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll play an important role in delivering accurate and timely Group and subsidiary financial reporting, supporting statutory compliance and strengthening financial controls across Tracsis plc.

The Role
We’re looking for a Group Reporting Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting the Group Finance team during an important period of transition and transformation.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely Group and subsidiary financial reporting, supporting statutory compliance and strengthening our financial control environment.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a complex Group environment and can make an immediate impact. You’ll work across Group Finance, Finance Operations, FP&A and Commercial Finance, as well as partnering with PwC Finance Managed Services (FMS), our auditors and external advisers.


What you’ll be doing
Group Financial Reporting & Statutory Compliance

• Coordinate and quality review Group half-year and annual reporting, consolidated financial statements and subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Manage reporting timetables, consolidation support, disclosures, reconciliations and audit evidence.
• Coordinate material Group accounting adjustments and help resolve reporting issues.
• Identify and escalate significant technical accounting judgements and policy matters to the Group Financial Controller.
• Work closely with our external auditors to support an efficient and well-controlled audit process.

Financial Control & Balance Sheet Assurance

• Maintain and develop the Group financial control framework, ensuring clear ownership, review and escalation.
• Lead periodic balance sheet assurance and management attestations.
• Review and challenge material reconciliations, aged items, accounting judgements and control exceptions.
• Oversee audit findings and control deficiencies, ensuring actions have clear owners and are addressed and evidenced appropriately.

FMS Governance & Reporting Improvement

• Help define and oversee reporting inputs, FMS hand-offs, review points and approval responsibilities.
• Review and challenge material reporting outputs, reconciliations and control evidence produced through FMS.
• Work with Finance Operations to resolve reporting and control exceptions.
• Identify opportunities to standardise and automate reporting processes, improve audit readiness and reduce recurring control issues.

Tax, Regulatory & Corporate Reporting

• Oversee VAT, corporation tax support, ONS and other statutory submissions, maintaining clear compliance calendars and evidence.
• Coordinate with advisers, Finance Operations and FMS to support accurate and timely submissions.
• Support share scheme records, reconciliations, accounting schedules and disclosures alongside the appropriate governance and scheme owners.

Stakeholder & Technical Support

• Build effective relationships across Group Finance, Finance Operations, FP&A, Commercial Finance, PwC FMS, auditors and advisers.
• Prepare and review technical accounting schedules, papers and analysis to support the Group Financial Controller.
• Provide additional leadership and delivery support during reporting peaks, finance transformation and FMS stabilisation.
• Coordinate with external secondees and advisers where required.

What We’re Looking For
Essential experience
We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified accountant, such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent, with relevant financial reporting, audit or financial control experience.
• Has strong knowledge of IFRS, Group consolidations, UK statutory reporting and audit requirements.
• Has experience reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls, audit findings and remediation activity.
• Can manage competing priorities and complex reporting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Is confident reviewing and challenging financial information and following issues through to resolution.
• Has strong Excel, analytical, documentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Is comfortable working collaboratively with third-party providers and advisers.
• Can apply practical judgement and work effectively within an evolving finance environment.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working within a listed, international or multi-entity Group.
• Exposure to finance managed services, finance transformation or modern financial reporting platforms.
• Experience with financial control frameworks, controls testing or management attestations.
• Knowledge of VAT, ONS returns or share-based payment and share scheme reporting.

Our PICO Values
How we work is just as important as what we deliver. Our PICO values guide how we work together across Tracsis:

Progression We have a growth mindset and constantly move forward.
Integrity We do what’s right and build trust.
Collaboration We succeed together.
Ownership We own what we do and the impact we have on others. 

Why Join Tracsis?
At Tracsis, you’ll be joining a collaborative and innovative organisation where your expertise can make a genuine impact.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across a complex Group environment, contribute to the continued development of our finance function and help shape reporting and financial control processes as our operating model evolves.

Next Steps 
Our TA team are committed to responding to all candidates within a reasonable timeframe. 
The process: 

1. Call with our Talent Acquisition Team
2. Competency based interview (1 hour) with the Hiring Manager
3. Next Steps

Our process is designed for us to understand your skills and experience and to give you the opportunity to find out more about the role, as well as the company.  

We are committed to building a diverse workforce. Even if you do not tick all the boxes, we would still love to hear from you!  If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application and interview process do not hesitate to get in touch.