Group Finance Leader - Multi-Entity Growth & Controller Path

Cedar; Crewe; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar, Crewe, is seeking a hands-on Group Finance Manager to lead a multi-entity finance function during a period of growth. You will report to senior finance leadership and shape process improvements while developing people and partnering with the business.

The role targets a technically strong accountant with ambitions for progression into Financial Controller within 3–4 years, offering exposure to a dynamic PE-backed environment and strategic finance projects.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with multi-entity management accounting experience.
• Hands-on approach in a growing finance function.
• Mentoring or people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of ~15 people.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts across multiple entities.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and month-end close.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain robust financial controls and accounting processes.
• Provide financial insight to operational stakeholders for decision-making.
• Assist with statutory reporting, audit prep and year-end activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.
• Engage in ad hoc commercial and strategic finance projects.

Skills

Management accounting

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Hands-on

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Cedar, Crewe, is seeking a hands-on Group Finance Manager to lead a multi-entity finance function during a period of growth. You will report to senior finance leadership and shape process improvements while developing people and partnering with the business.

The role targets a technically strong accountant with ambitions for progression into Financial Controller within 3–4 years, offering exposure to a dynamic PE-backed environment and strategic finance projects.