Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (Hybrid, 3 days in office)
Are you a Qualified Accountant with group consolidation, multi-entity and team leadership experience, ready to step into a role where you can lead a strong accounts function and drive value to grow the business?
Aila Recruitment is exclusively supporting a successful international business with the appointment of a Group Finance Manager on a permanent basis.
About the Company:
- An established international business with offices across the UK, USA & Europe with an impressive growth story
- Strong, profitable growth across all regions and no sign of slowing up soon
- A collaborative "one team" culture, with real investment going into finance systems, automation and people
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll run the day-to-day finance operation across the group's entities and lead the team that delivers it. The remit covers financial control management accounts, transactions, treasury and cash with a real emphasis on partnering divisional and regional leaders on margin, pricing and client profitability.
It's a visible, hands-on role with genuine influence, multiple currencies and a varied mix of tax regimes. You'll thrive here if you're a qualified accountant who wants to lead people and drive change with multi-entity, multi-currency experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the multi-entity month-end close, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and group consolidation
- Deliver the monthly management accounts and Board pack, reporting gross profit and margin with clear variance commentary
- Lead the external audit and statutory accounts, and manage VAT and indirect tax alongside corporation tax advisors
- Manage daily cash, 13-week cash flow forecasts, FX exposure and intercompany funding
- Prepare internal payroll and support commission and bonus calculations
- Partner with divisional and regional leaders, running the monthly sales flash forecast and supporting budgeting via the planning model
- Remove manual steps through systems, automation and AI tools, while strengthening controls and audit readiness
- Line manage and develop the finance team, supporting ACCA, CIMA and AAT qualifications
The Ideal Candidate:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience
- Proven line management experience, with a track record of developing people and building an effective team
- Strong month-end, balance sheet, reconciliation and controls experience in a high-volume transaction environment
- Group consolidation, Board-level reporting and statutory audit experience
- Multi-entity, multi-currency experience, with solid cash flow forecasting and controls knowledge
- Hands-on payroll experience, including tax, pension and commission processes
- Demonstrable achievements in improving finance processes, with advanced Excel skills
- A commercial mindset and the confidence to influence at all levels
What they offer:
- 10% bonus
- Private medical
- A clear development path, with support to grow as a people leader
- Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 from home
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Group Finance Manager employer: Aila Recruitment | B Corp
Join a leading UK retailer that values ambition and innovation, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact financial performance and strategic growth. With significant investment in digital transformation and a commitment to employee development, this role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while enjoying competitive benefits such as a generous salary, car allowance, and hybrid working arrangements in the vibrant city of London.
