Group Finance Leader | Multi-Entity, Automation & Hybrid

Aila Recruitment | B Corp™; Dacorum; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Private medical

Development path

Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 at

Job summary

Aila Recruitment is helping an international business in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire to appoint a Group Finance Manager. This hybrid role will lead day-to-day finance across multiple entities, delivering management accounts, boards packs, and strong cost control.

You will partner with divisional leaders, drive profitability insights, and manage cash flow while supporting payroll and tax compliance. Candidates should be qualified and ready to lead a growing finance function.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong group consolidation and multi-entity experience.
• Proven line management and development of accounting teams.
• Experience reporting at Board level with margin and profitability insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-entity month-end close, intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and group consolidation.
• Deliver monthly management accounts and Board packs with variance commentary.
• Oversee external audits, statutory accounts and VAT/compliance across jurisdictions.
• Manage cash, 13-week forecasts, FX exposure and intercompany funding.
• Prepare payroll and assist with commission/bonus calculations.
• Partner with regional leaders on budgeting, pricing and profitability.
• Drive process improvements through automation and control enhancements.
• Line-manage the finance team and support ACCA/CIMA/AAT qualifications.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-entity experience

Advanced Excel

Strategic partnering

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Post-qualification experience 3+ years

Job description

Aila Recruitment is helping an international business in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire to appoint a Group Finance Manager. This hybrid role will lead day-to-day finance across multiple entities, delivering management accounts, boards packs, and strong cost control.

You will partner with divisional leaders, drive profitability insights, and manage cash flow while supporting payroll and tax compliance. Candidates should be qualified and ready to lead a growing finance function.