Finance Manager - Multi-Entity Reporting & Audit Readiness

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra holidays

Pension scheme

Death in service

Professional membership support

Paycare

Dress for your diary

Job summary

Affinia is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the Group's finance function, reporting to the Group Financial Controller. You will manage monthly and annual closing, strengthen controls, and supervise a small team of finance professionals.

You will coordinate group-wide reporting, liaise with auditors, and contribute to treasury, budgeting and forecasting. Strong Excel and governance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Experience operating within a multi-entity or group structure.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Experience supporting external audits and statutory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process and ensure timely reporting.
• Coordinate year-end financial reporting, statutory accounts, and audit.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations across group entities.
• Deliver detailed P&L, cash flow and budgets to senior management.
• Oversee group VAT returns and liaise with tax team.
• Lead and develop a small finance team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Advanced Excel

Financial systems experience

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

Affinia is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the Group's finance function, reporting to the Group Financial Controller. You will manage monthly and annual closing, strengthen controls, and supervise a small team of finance professionals.

You will coordinate group-wide reporting, liaise with auditors, and contribute to treasury, budgeting and forecasting. Strong Excel and governance experience are essential.