Global Finance Manager - Hybrid | Controls & Insight

Wade Macdonald; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald in Slough is seeking a Finance Manager on a £200-£250 per day umbrella contract. The role reports to the Group Financial Controller and oversees the full finance function, ensuring robust controls and accurate reporting across international operations.

The ideal candidate will manage monthly closes, budgets and forecasting, deliver commercial insight to senior leaders, and develop MI using Power BI, Cognos and other systems. Some international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Ideally part qualified (ACCA or CIMA or equivalent) with manufacturing or supply chain experience.
• Strong financial management and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function with robust controls and reporting.
• Manage monthly and annual close processes, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
• Prepare budgets, update forecasts and deliver meaningful analysis for planning.
• Partner with regional leadership to evaluate performance and inform decisions.
• Monitor liquidity, debtor/creditor balances and working capital.
• Review profitability and investigate variances for improvements.
• Manage US tax obligations and sales tax submissions (Avalara and others).
• Coordinate inventory counts and internal audits per policy.
• Develop MI and reporting using Power BI, Cognos and other systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen governance.
• Collaborate with UK and international group businesses for consistency.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Access

Education

ACCA or CIMA or equivalent (part qualified)

Job description

Wade Macdonald in Slough is seeking a Finance Manager on a £200-£250 per day umbrella contract. The role reports to the Group Financial Controller and oversees the full finance function, ensuring robust controls and accurate reporting across international operations.

The ideal candidate will manage monthly closes, budgets and forecasting, deliver commercial insight to senior leaders, and develop MI using Power BI, Cognos and other systems. Some international travel may be required.