At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial integration and oversee UK finance operations in a dynamic international group.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking European Group with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, 25 days annual leave, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for hands-on leadership and strategic influence in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping the financial future of a growing organisation.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with experience in financial control and M&A activity.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A newly created position following a recent UK acquisition by a European Group.
This UK Finance Manager opportunity is perfect for someone with strong financial control experience who wants to play a central role in post-acquisition integration.
Based in the Dartford area, you'll lead the UK finance function through transition, integration, and transformation.
With a focus on distributing advanced technologies, the group has ambitious growth plans and a proven track record of strategic acquisitions.
As the UK entity undergoes integration into this dynamic, international organisation, the UK Finance Manager will be a key figure in ensuring the business is aligned with Group-wide financial strategy and operations.
The UK Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial control and integration within the UK business.
Reporting to the UK Managing Director and the Group CFO, this is a hands-on leadership position with a strategic outlook.
Leading the financial integration of the UK business into the wider European group.
Managing UK statutory and management financial reporting, ensuring alignment with Group policies.
Overseeing the separation and transition of subsidiary accounts to appropriate Group entities.
Optimising UK group structures from both financial and tax perspectives.
Managing working capital, cash flow, and liquidity planning.
Coordinating the UK budgeting process and reporting into Group finance.
Acting as a finance business partner to UK Managing Director, providing commercial and strategic insight.
Supporting ERP system migration from Sage to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Reviewing UK finance team structure and assessing resourcing needs.
Supporting ongoing M&A activity as part of the group's pan-European growth strategy.
The ideal candidate for This UK Finance Manager / Controller position will match the following description
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive experience in financial control and reporting.
Experience with business integrations or M&A activity highly desirable.
Technically sound, ideally with experience using Sage and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience.
Bonus: Performance-based bonus aligned to both individual and company outcomes.
Annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays.
Hybrid working: Based in Dartford a minimum of 3 days per week with flexible arrangements, but the ideal candidate will be a key part of the leadership team, and more presence is preferred.
Locations
Finance Manager / Financial Controller in Dartford, Kent employer: Michael Page Finance
This thriving technology company in Yorkshire is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive culture that prioritises employee development and innovation. With opportunities for professional growth and the potential for the Interim Financial Accountant role to transition into a permanent position, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while enjoying the benefits of remote working.
