Financial Reporting Manager

Internal Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager
Business: Blakley Electrics Ltd
Location: Dartford
Job Reference No: 4555

Job Purpose:

The role will lead financial reporting and assist with the financial planning cycle.

This role will report to the Financial Controller of the business and work closely with Lucy Group finance teams.

Business Overview:

Blakley Electrics is a UK manufacturer specialising in high performance power distribution, protection, transformer and lighting products, supplying sectors including construction, industrial, rail, nuclear and events. The company has operated for over 65 years and manufactures in house to ISO9001:2015 standards.

Job Context:

Financial Reporting

Produce accurate monthly management accounts, financial commentary.
Assist with year end statutory accounts preparation
Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and internal financial policies.
Collaborate Financial Accounting to maintain financial controls and support financial reporting.
Preparation of company tax pack reporting to Group

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Assist the Financial Controller with quarterly forecasting, annual budgets and medium term planning.
Partner with operational teams (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering) to deliver meaningful forecasting inputs.
Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, pricing reviews and margin analysis.
Support the analysis of revenue, cost drivers and working capital performance to identify improvement opportunities.
Preparation of reports to feed into the cashflow forecasting model
Support make-or-buy decisions, Capex, appraisal and ROI analysis
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Working in a deadline orientated financial organisation.
Background in financial reporting and FP&A within manufacturing or engineering environments.
Proven ability to implement and improve financial processes
Fully qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Excellent analytical and modelling skills
Able to prioritise workload effectively
Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail
Ability to integrate local and Group financial policies and procedures
Recognised accountancy body

Behavioural Competencies
Integrity and Professional Judgement
Commercial and Operational Mindset
Ownership and accountability
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Communication and Working Relationships
Adaptability and Resilience
Problem solving ability & continuous improvement mindset
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#LI-ONSITE / #CVLAbout Us:
Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. The Group is on a mission to improve people's lives with intelligent power, smart lighting and sustainable homes. Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the group has grown and diversified. Through various businesses, today we employ around 1800 people worldwide across five continents and has a turnover exceeding £400m