Interim Group Finance Manager in Essex

Interim Group Finance Manager

PE-Backed Business Services Group | Essex (Office-based) is looking to appoint an Interim Group Finance Manager to bolster its Group Finance capability during a period of change, investment, professionalisation and process enhancement.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller , this role will take ownership of core group reporting, compliance, and process improvement activities, helping to strengthen a developing, multi-entity finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Deliver the monthly group consolidation across c.5 entities (Microsoft Dynamics 365), including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow .
• Support the Group FC in monthly balance sheet reviews , ensuring integrity and accuracy across entities.
• Prepare subsidiary statutory accounts and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Technical Accounting & Controls

• Maintain and oversee the Group Fixed Asset Register , including additions, disposals and depreciation review.
• Produce bank covenant reporting and support lender information requests.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns (UK & Ireland).
• Support the delivery of the annual audit , coordinating with external auditors and ensure timely preparation of audit files.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Work closely with the Group FC to map, streamline and elevate group finance processes in line with a best‑in‑class finance function.
• Contribute to improvements in financial systems and reporting frameworks , with a focus on control, efficiency and data quality.

Ideal Background

• Qualified Accountant with strong technical finance or Group Reporting experience, ideally within multi-entity or PE-backed environments.
• Proven experience in consolidations , statutory reporting, audit preparation and balance sheet control.
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 desirable.
• Ability to operate at pace, take ownership and enhance processes.
• Available immediately or on short notice.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Construction, Facilities Services, and Business Consulting and Services

Base pay range

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