Group Finance Manager (, , United Kingdom)

Job Title: Group Finance Manager Sector: Professional Services Location: Bristol Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + Benefits About the Business A leading professional services group is seeking a seasoned and driven Group Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and analysis across its operations. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a pivotal role within a collaborative team of qualified professionals in a finance department of approximately 30. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information that supports strategic and operational decision-making at the highest levels. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop a finance team of five, fostering a high-performance culture. Ensure timely delivery of accurate monthly accounts, performance metrics, and other financial reporting outputs. Conduct regular reviews of control accounts and balance sheet reconciliations to uphold financial integrity. Produce first-draft management accounts and reporting packs for group entities, including analysis of key trading areas and joint ventures. Contribute financial insight to planning processes, strategic projects, and investment appraisals. Collaborate in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts. Partner with non-finance leaders to embed strong financial understanding across the business. Manage year-end statutory reporting and group audit processes. Continuously evaluate and enhance internal processes to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy. Deliver ad-hoc financial modelling and analysis in response to business needs. Ideal Candidate Profile Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience. Proven ability to manage full month-end cycles and deliver clear reporting to senior stakeholders. Strong audit and statutory accounts background, including coordination of group audits. Skilled in leading and motivating high-performing finance teams. Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements. Commercially astute with a good understanding of cash management and financial controls. Advanced Excel user, comfortable with large datasets; Power BI or similar tools a bonus. Adept at building cross-functional relationships and translating financial data for non-finance audiences. Capable of balancing multiple priorities and tight deadlines without compromising accuracy. A hands-on problem solver who enjoys taking projects from inception to completion. How to Apply For a confidential conversation, please connect with Jonny at Right Pear via LinkedIn or email him at jonny@rightpear.co.uk . Alternatively, apply directly via this advert and we’ll be in touch shortly.