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An interim opportunity has arisen for a Group Reporting Manager to join a highly respected group finance team at a leading FTSE 250 organisation. This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, including the Group CFO and divisional Finance Directors, providing you with the chance to make a real impact on the business. You will be instrumental in consolidating group results, managing key reporting processes, and supporting strategic decision-making at the highest level. As Interim Group Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of this dynamic organisation. Your day-to-day activities will centre around consolidating financial results using sophisticated systems like Cognos, producing detailed executive reports that guide strategic decisions at board level, and coordinating essential forecasting and budgeting cycles. You will manage a dedicated team focused on supporting both operational companies and central functions, acting as a trusted advisor across multiple departments. Success in this role requires building dependable relationships throughout the business, responding thoughtfully to diverse queries from senior leaders, and continuously seeking ways to improve reporting processes. Your contribution will be vital in maintaining high standards of accuracy while supporting ongoing growth initiatives through acquisitions. Consolidate monthly group financial results using IBM Cognos as the primary consolidation tool, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.Produce comprehensive financial reports for the Group Executive Committee, delivering clear insights into monthly performance that inform board-level decisions.Lead the coordination of forecasting and budgeting processes across the group, facilitating effective planning and resource allocation.Manage a small team of two direct reports responsible for accounting for group companies and support functi