Finance Integration Manager

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Luton is seeking a Finance Integration Manager who will oversee the integration of newly acquired businesses into their financial reporting structure. This pivotal role demands a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in financial reporting and a strong interest in automation and AI. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with local finance teams across the UK and internationally, ensuring accurate and timely financial data and reporting compliance.

Benefits

Flexible working

Access to central London office

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial reporting and integration.
• Comfortable working with and analyzing data.
• Willingness to adopt new finance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial integration of newly acquired companies.
• Ensure timely onboarding of financial data.
• Collaborate on monthly consolidation and audit preparation.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Automation

AI adoption

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

IBM Cognos

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Client:

Phipps Cameron

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Finance Integration Manager

Remote/ Hybrid (London) - Role will require monthly travel

Permanent

The Finance Integration Manager will play a vital role in embedding newly acquired businesses into our Group’s financial reporting and control environment. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role blends financial expertise, systems capability, and strong interpersonal skills. It is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys working with data, and embraces innovation—particularly through automation and AI.

The location of the role can be based anywhere in the UK, with the option of working from a London office. Regular travel to London, as well as to operating subsidiaries and newly acquired businesses (across the UK and internationally), will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial integration of newly acquired companies into the Group’s reporting processes, systems, and controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely onboarding of financial data into Group reporting system
• Work with local finance teams to align accounting policies, month-end procedures, and financial governance with Group standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate integration using AI and modern finance tools.
• Provide hands-on support to operating companies with limited finance functions to maintain timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with the Group Finance team on monthly consolidation, forecasting, and year-end audit preparation.
• Build strong relationships across local and central finance teams, operational management, and external stakeholders.
• Analyse and interpret financial and operational data to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
• Travel regularly to support onsite integration and team alignment, including frequent visits to the London office and international subsidiaries.

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial reporting, consolidation, and post-acquisition integration.
• A systems-savvy mindset; prior knowledge of IBM Cognos is helpful but not essential.
• Comfortable working with and analysing data to drive decision-making and process improvements.
• Genuine interest in automation and AI, with a willingness to explore and adopt new technologies in finance operations.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, often at short notice, across the UK and internationally.

On Offer

• A pivotal role in a high-growth, acquisitive business.
• Exposure to a wide variety of businesses and finance environments across multiple geographies.
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, ownership, and innovation.
• Flexible working with access to a central London office.