Group Reporting (External) - Manager Center of Excellence

Job Description

Own and manage the end-to-end delivery of key FP&A reporting outputs, including the Operational Dashboard (monthly), Roadmap (quarterly), and Investor reporting. The role ensures a single source of truth, accuracy in financial outputs, and timely delivery aligned to reporting cycles.

1. Operational Dashboard – Monthly Delivery

• Own the preparation and publication of the monthly Operating Dashboard immediately after actuals are finalized.
• Ensure the dashboard serves as the single source of truth for external reporting.
• Maintain and manage dashboards within the central repository:
• Produce and manage three distinct versions each month:
  • Reported 
  • Proforma 
  • Actuals 
• Maintain data integrity, consistency, and mapping accuracy across all versions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to refine and streamline dashboard content where required.

2. Roadmap – Quarterly

• Update the financial roadmap model on a quarterly basis.
• Ensure alignment with the Operational Dashboard baseline 
• Support quarterly refresh cycles
• Ensure backups and track changes across roadmap versions.

3. External Reporting

• Deliver monthly investor financials aligned with the financial call deck cycle.
• Ensure timely uploads and access management in reporting platforms
• Support quarterly reporting requirements, including:
  • Growth metrics
  • Financial KPIs and templates
  • Updates to structured reporting templates (e.g., Income Statement reporting sections)
• Coordinate and prepare bi-annual exceptionals reporting with relevant stakeholders.
• Support annual budget submission for external investors.
• Maintain consistency and alignment across all investor reporting outputs and templates.

4. Data Governance & Process Ownership

• Act as custodian of reporting structures, file locations, and naming conventions.
• Ensure robust version control, backup processes, and audit trails.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting efficiency, automation, and usability.
• Collaborate with Finance, Systems, and Reporting teams to resolve data issues and improve reliability.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with:
  • FP&A leadership
  • Reporting owners (e.g., dashboard, roadmap, investor reporting)
  • Finance system owners
• Ensure alignment on timelines, outputs, and data definitions.
• Proactively highlight risks, gaps, and inconsistencies.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Professional qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent) preferred

Experience

• 5–8+ years in FP&A, financial reporting, or business finance
• Experience in:
  • Management reporting cycles (monthly/quarterly)
  • Financial modelling and forecasting
  • Investor or external reporting (desirable)
• Experience working in multi-entity / multi-currency environments highly preferred

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.