Finance Manager

Pro Talent; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive/manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Intercompany & Overheads Finance Manager. This pivotal role involves managing the intercompany budget and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects within a global business.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualified experience in finance.
• Experience in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Ability to influence stakeholders up to board level.

Responsibilities

• Manage the total intercompany budget and R&D overheads budget.
• Ensure compliance with intercompany accounting standards.
• Provide strategic financial insight to influence leadership decisions.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Intercompany Accounting

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.