Group Finance Director

Marks Sattin; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm in Manchester is seeking a Group Finance Director. The role involves leading budgeting and forecasting, overseeing month-end processes, and managing a finance team of approximately 20. The ideal candidate is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong technical accounting skills and experience in global organizations. This position offers a salary between £130,000 and £160,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working for global organizations.
• Any experience in a professional services company is an advantage.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on budgeting and forecasting process.
• Oversee month end and year end processes.
• Manage a finance team of circa 20.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Staff management

Influencing the board

Cash-flow management

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Role - Group Finance Director. Location - Manchester. Salary - Between £130,000 and £160,000 + 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 for the Group Finance Director role will involve:

• 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 £160,000 + 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?