Finance Manager: Global FP&A & Grants (Robotics AI)

William Scott Associates; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

William Scott Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to report directly to the CFO. This fast-growing, market-leading robotics business offers a scale-up environment where you will shape best-in-class financial practices and drive the group’s financial operations across multiple entities.

You will lead day-to-day accounting, consolidation, group FX management, and compliance, while building budgets, forecasts, and strategic analyses.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with a strong academic background.
• Proven track record in multi-entity accounting, consolidation and group financial management.
• Advanced proficiency in modern accounting software/ERPs and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting across all group entities, payroll, and consolidated statements.
• Manage group FX, intercompany reconciliations and currency exposure.
• Ensure compliance with statutory standards, local regulations and audits.
• Develop budgets, rolling forecasts, and strategic financial analysis for the CFO.
• Oversee grants and funding tracking for local, EU, and international programs.
• Modernize controls and reporting with automation and AI tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional heads to align finance with growth goals.

Skills

Multi-entity accounting

Consolidation

FX management

Financial modelling

Data analytics

Executive communication

Education

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

Experience in multi-entity accounting and group consolidation

Strong Excel and ERP skills with data analytics

Tools

ERP software

Advanced Excel

Job description

William Scott Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to report directly to the CFO. This fast-growing, market-leading robotics business offers a scale-up environment where you will shape best-in-class financial practices and drive the group’s financial operations across multiple entities.

You will lead day-to-day accounting, consolidation, group FX management, and compliance, while building budgets, forecasts, and strategic analyses.