Finance & Accounting Advisory - Manager

CFGI; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Job summary

CFGI Managers work closely with clients and senior management to solve complex accounting issues and oversee engagements from start to finish. This role emphasizes ownership of projects, interaction with Big 4 auditors, and robust client relationship management.

With 5–7 years in public or industry accounting, you’ll bring IFRS/UK GAAP expertise, strong communication, and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset to a flexible, engagement-specific work setup that blends office, remote, and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree – ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting.
• Five to seven years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.
• Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Integration with client’s senior management to solve complex accounting issues and for preparation of proposed resolutions.
• Review work prepared by consultants on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPOs).
• Review consultants’ deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Research and document projects related to new accounting standards, process improvement, and implementations.
• Lead and mentor consultants, acting as a role model and providing creative solutions that enhance the consultant’s overall experience.
• Participate in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts.

Education

Undergraduate degree – ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA and/or MBA

Job description

Managers at CFGI work closely with senior management of FTSE 100, mid-cap, and start-up companies. CFGI Managers lead project teams and interact with clients and their Big 4 auditors on all aspects of engagements, including report writing and developing and managing client relationships.

Take ownership of your career at CFGI:

• Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects.
• Make a true business impact with your clients.
• Own projects from start to finish.
• Experience client interaction and thrive in a client-facing role.
• Be consistently challenged and learn through a collegial environment created from top tier experts hired within the firm.
• Enjoy a flexibility working environment - office/remote/client site (engagement specific).
• Create your own path.
• Enjoy what you do!

What you might expect:

• Integration with client’s senior management to solve complex accounting issues and for preparation of proposed resolutions.
• Review work prepared by consultants on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO’s).
• Review consultants’ deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Research and document projects related to new accounting standards, process improvement, and implementations.
• Lead and mentor consultants, acting as a role model and providing creative solutions that enhance the consultant’s overall experience.
• Participate in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts.

Who you are:

• An undergraduate degree – ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting.
• Five to seven years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.
• Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients.
• Highly organized and focused and demonstrates ability to set overall engagement expectations and direction.
• Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable.
• High energy with commitment to quality client service, focusing on ensuring positive resolutions to conflicts.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.