Finance Manager

Protalent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected employer in the automotive sector is seeking an experienced Intercompany & Overheads Finance Manager to oversee intercompany budgets and provide strategic financial insights. This pivotal role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and requires a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills. The position is a fixed-term contract until the end of 2026, catering to an individual with a knack for managing complex financial frameworks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualified experience in finance.
• Demonstrated success in complex environments.
• Confident in communicating and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the total intercompany budget and collaborate with contacts.
• Control the R&D overheads budget and drive forecasting processes.
• Act as subject matter expert on intercompany matters.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA or ICAS)

Financial analysis

Stakeholder influence

Intercompany accounting

Budget management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA or ICAS)

Job description

Intercompany & Overheads Finance Manager

Location: Cheshire

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Until End of 2026)

Are you an experienced finance professional with a flair for intercompany accounting and a knack for managing large-scale budgets? We're working with a highly respected employer within the automotive/manufacturing sector who is seeking a commercially astute and analytically strong Intercompany & Overheads Finance Manager to join their dynamic finance team on a fixed term contract running until the end of 2026.

The Opportunity

In this pivotal role, you'll serve as the main point of contact for all intercompany transfer pricing and R&D cost allocation matters across a multinational group structure. You'll take ownership of the largest functional budget in the business, ensuring transparency, control, and alignment across both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the total intercompany budget, collaborating with both internal and group-level contacts
• Take control of the R&D overheads budget and drive planning and forecasting processes
• Act as subject matter expert on intercompany matters, from transfer pricing to module cost allocations
• Represent the business in discussions with group finance functions, including key stakeholders at group headquarters
• Ensure compliance with intercompany accounting standards and audit requirements
• Provide strategic financial insight to influence leadership decisions and manage risk

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ICAS) with 3+ years post-qualified experience
• Demonstrated success working in complex, ambiguous environments
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders up to board level
• Proven ability to produce robust financial analysis to support strategic decisions
• Prior experience in a commercial or corporate finance environment is essential

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a high-impact finance role within a global business, offering exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic projects, and complex group structures-all within the security of a fixed-term contract running until the end of 2026.