Global Finance Manager – Remote Team Lead (12-Month FTC)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Manchester City Centre with hybrid working. You will lead a remote finance team, oversee month-end and year-end reporting, and partner with global stakeholders in a US-headquartered business.

The ideal candidate is a practice-trained qualified accountant with audit experience, strong controls, and proven international finance leadership. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is required.
• Previous audit experience is essential for this role.
• Ideally trained within a UK accountancy practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a remote finance team.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance.
• Manage balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.
• Support statutory reporting and external audit requirements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across international markets.
• Drive process improvement and reporting efficiencies.
• Support ERP system enhancements and finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Audit experience

Remote team management

Financial reporting and controls

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

UK finance experience

Immediately available

Right to work in the UK

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Manchester City Centre with hybrid working. You will lead a remote finance team, oversee month-end and year-end reporting, and partner with global stakeholders in a US-headquartered business.

The ideal candidate is a practice-trained qualified accountant with audit experience, strong controls, and proven international finance leadership. Immediate availability is required.