Strategic Finance Lead

Company Overview:

Breedon Group Plc is a leading FTSE 250 construction materials company with operations across the UK, Ireland, and the US.

The company has made significant acquisitions in recent years, including the £178 million purchase of Cemex assets in 2020, the £455 million Lagan Group acquisition in 2018, and a £336 million deal for Hope Construction Products in 2016. Most recently, Breedon acquired BMC Enterprises Inc. in March 2024 for USD $300 million, further solidifying its position as a major player in the construction materials industry.

Salary: £72,500 per year

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Group Reporting Manager to lead the preparation of the Group Annual Report and Interim Financial Report.

The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in financial expertise, demonstrated by a successful track record within a Big Four audit environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on areas of technical accounting impacting the group, including any projects in relation to new financial standards.
• Co-ordinating and managing the external audit process.
• Leading on the fair value process for acquisitions, along with support during the integration process.
• Acting as a partner within the group finance team to one of the groups operational divisions, responsible for reviewing monthly reporting and working with the business to ensure that the group reporting requirements are met to a high standard.
• Leading subsidiary accounts process.
• Using and developing IBM Cognos financial consolidation and reporting tool.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have recent hands-on experience working within the group finance function of a complex - ideally listed - company.

This background should include a strong understanding of complex financial reporting, consolidation processes, and compliance with regulatory standards for listed businesses.

Benefits:

Competitive basic salary, car allowance, 15% company bonus, private medical insurance, and 5% employer contribution pension scheme.