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This role sits at the centre of group external reporting, leading the preparation of consolidated financial statements, statutory accounts and market disclosures under IFRS. You'll act as a key technical advisor to the business, working closely with senior leadership in a complex, international environment. Client Details A global, FTSE-listed engineering group operating across multiple sectors with a strong focus on efficiency, sustainability and innovation. The business has a long track record of growth, operates internationally, and invests heavily in its people and finance capability. Description The Group External Reporting Manager plays a key role within the team responsible for the preparation of the Group's published consolidated financial statements, the Annual Report & Accounts and all associated external financial reporting activities. The external reporting team are the Group's technical accounting centre and own the Group Accounting Policies as well as supporting the businesses with all technical accounting and reporting issues. The workload will be varied and challenging and will include significant exposure to the CFO and the Group's Finance Leadership Team alongside the requirement to build close relationships with the Group's finance teams within the three businesses. Key responsibilities: Making a key contribution to the preparation of the financial elements of the external Annual Report, Half Year Report and News ReleaseAssisting in the preparation of Audit Committee papers, Board papers and Investor slide decks.Advise on various technical accounting matters including drafting papers articulating accounting implication and key estimates & judgements for the Group.Supporting the assessment of the impact of changes in accounting standards and ensuring correct implementation across the Group. This will include the maintenance and updat