Group Finance Manager

Anne Corder Recruitment; Bourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Group Finance Manager. This key role will involve overseeing the entire finance function, managing a small team, and ensuring that the group's financial reporting is accurate and timely. Candidates should have proven experience in a senior finance role, strong systems knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. The position offers a competitive remuneration package, life assurance, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Life assurance

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance or accounts role.
• Experience managing and developing a small team.
• Strong systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a small accounts team.
• Produce timely and accurate management accounts.
• Manage budgets and cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Senior finance management

Team leadership and development

Advanced Excel skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Group Finance Manager

We are working on behalf of a valued client to recruit an experienced Group Finance Manager for a well-established business. This is a key role offering real ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.

The role

You will oversee the accounts function, leading a small team and ensuring the group’s financial reporting is accurate, timely and controlled.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting a small accounts team
• Producing timely and accurate management accounts, with full ownership of month‑end and year‑end processes
• Managing budgets and cashflow forecasting across the group
• Overseeing VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
• Managing payroll and key company renewals
• Working closely with external auditors and coordinating the audit process

About you

Our client is looking for a confident Finance or Accounts Manager with a strong technical background and a hands‑on, collaborative approach.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a senior finance or accounts role
• Experience managing and developing a small team
• Strong systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills
• Clear communication skills and strong attention to detail

What’s on offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays