Group Finance Director

Marks Sattin; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established global professional services company seeks a Group Finance Director to lead financial strategy in Manchester. This role requires ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, along with strong technical accounting and staff management skills. The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, month-end processes, and manage a finance team. A competitive salary ranging from £130,000 to £170,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of working for global organisations.
• Experience in professional services preferred.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on budgeting and forecasting process.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes.
• Build relationships with banks and auditors.
• Manage a finance team of circa 20.
• Oversee the F, P & A within the organization.
• Assist with global tax positions and regulatory compliance.
• Provide financial assistance and due diligence with potential acquisitions.
• Manage a finance team of around 20.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Excellent staff management skills

Ability to influence the board

Experience in budgeting and forecasting

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Role - Group Finance Director Location - Manchester Salary - Between £130,000 and £170,000 + benefits

Marks Sattin are currently recruiting for a well‑established privately‑owned global professional services business in their search for a Group Finance Director to work out of their office based in Manchester city centre.

The successful candidate will need to be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and must have experience of working for global organisations previously. Strong technical accounting skills are absolutely essential and any experience of working for a professional services company previously would be a distinct advantage. The ability to influence the board and bring key financial insight into key strategic decisions will be absolutely crucial. Excellent staff management skills are a must as is the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Key Duties

• Lead on budgeting and forecasting process
• Oversee the consolidated month end and year end processes
• Build relationships with banks, auditors etc.
• Cash‑flow management
• Oversee the F, P & A within the organisation
• Assist with global tax positions and regulatory compliance
• Assist with the strategy of the business moving forward.
• Provide financial assistance and due diligence with any potential acquisitions
• Management of a finance team of circa 20

Salary for the role is anywhere between £130,000 and £170,000 + benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established FD with international experience that is keen to be a key member of a board and look to assist with the growth of a business and key strategic decisions. If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please feel free to apply?