At Eakin Healthcare, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We are a family-owned global medical device company with a proud heritage of innovation and care. We deliver innovative solutions across Ostomy, Respiratory, and Surgical therapies, along with our Respond home delivery service. Founded over 50 years ago, we now have a team of over 700 dedicated people across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres and export to over 60 countries. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work®! And we’re proud to be named among the Best Workplaces in Healthcare and Best Workplaces for Women.

At Eakin Healthcare, we’re united by one mission: working together to improve lives – just like we’ve been doing for over five decades.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re good at what we do – come and join us and you can benefit from:

• Blended Working
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance Manager – Group Reporting will lead the Group Reporting function and oversee the preparation of Eakin Healthcare’s consolidated financial results, management of G&A Reporting, Board and Executive reporting, and Companywide analytics . This role will manage the Group Management Accountant and play a key role in ensuring the integrity of group financial data, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across reporting processes and systems.

A critical part of the role is ensuring excellence in accuracy and attention to detail in the consolidation of multiple entities and currencies, guaranteeing that group financial information is both timely and reliable.

The ideal candidate will be a meticulous finance professional with a relentless focus on accuracy and data integrity, ensuring the highest standards in multi-entity and multi-currency reporting. They will combine strong commercial acumen with excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgement, enabling them to provide insightful analysis and strategic support to senior leadership. Proactive and hands-on, they will thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. With strong interpersonal skills, they will build effective relationships across teams and geographies, fostering collaboration and trust. Above all, they will be committed to professional development and continuous improvement, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and team capability.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Group Consolidation & Reporting

• Preparation of Group Board packs in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Preparation of Executive Leadership Team monthly report in a timely and accurate manner.
• Management of the Group Budget and Forecast process, this includes building a timetable and ensuring it is executed on.
• Preparation of Group wide analytics, this includes analytics on revenue, gross margin, opex, liquidity and ROCE.
• Working collaboratively with Finance Managers – Group Accounting to manage the accurate and meticulous consolidation of multiple entity and multi-currency accounts, ensuring results are fully reconciled and compliant with accounting standards.
• Ensure the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated management accounts, Executive Reporting and Board packs within tight deadlines.
• Act as owner of the consolidation system (Anaplan) and lead enhancements to support forecasting and budgeting.
• Support integration of acquisitions into group reporting, ensuring that new entities and currencies are incorporated seamlessly and accurately.
• Other ad hoc analysis

Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop the Group Management Accountant and wider team to ensure high-quality group reporting and compliance with deadlines.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Performance Analysis & Business Support

• Support the finance team and business units with investment appraisals, variance analyses, and strategic planning activities.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by the CFO and Directors.

General

• Providing such other reports on the financial performance the Group as are requested by the CFO and Directors from time to time.
• Undertake such professional training as is needed to perform at the highest standard.

• To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy
• To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.

KEY SKILLS

Essential

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA), ideally trained in a top 4 or large accountancy firm.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and/or IFRS.
• Significant post-qualification experience in multi-entity, multi-currency group reporting, consolidation, and management accounting within a manufacturing or international environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of delivering highly accurate consolidated financial statements.
• Experience with planning and consolidation systems (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion).
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, with advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modelling.

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK company law and corporate governance.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• CFO
• Finance Director FP&A
• Finance Director Group Accounting

External

• Auditors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Occasional Travel Requirements to core sites

COMPETENCIES

Financial Acumen

Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

Manages Complexity

Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Cultivates Innovation

Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Plans and Aligns

Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Optimizes Work Processes

Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Ensures Accountability

Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Builds Effective Teams

Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Instils Trust

Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.