Group Finance Manager

We’ve partnered with a £250m turnover international FMCG group who are seeking an ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified Group Finance Manager to lead reporting across 18 entities in the UK , France and Germany.

You’ll manage a team of five qualified Management Accountants, taking full ownership of group consolidation, and drive improvements to speed up reporting and strengthen controls.

You’ll step into a key role with a clear focus: tighten up group reporting, shorten the month end cycle, and help shift finance towards a more commercial, Finance Business Partnering model.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of five Management Accountants, setting clear expectations and ensuring consistent, high quality reporting across all entities
• Take ownership of group consolidation across 18 entities, including intercompany eliminations and multi-currency adjustments
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly and annual consolidated accounts in line with UK GAAP and IFRS
• Oversee the month-end close process, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce timelines and improve accuracy
• Review and validate management accounts from subsidiaries, ensuring consistency and integrity at group level
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, coordinating group and local audits across multiple jurisdictions
• Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and controls, and implement improvements to standardise and streamline reporting
• Collaborate with senior leadership to evolve finance into a more commercially-focused, business-partnering function
• Support the development of reporting tools and financial insights that drive better decision-making across the business

Requirements:

• ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified
• Strong group consolidation experience (essential)
• Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-site, international business (preferred)
• Confident leading a team and improving processes

Benefits

• £65,000 – £75,000
• Hybrid working
• Flexitime
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Life assurance