Group Finance Manager

Michael Page Finance; Crewe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Group Finance Manager in Crewe, UK. This key role involves supporting group-level reporting and governance, managing external audits, and enhancing financial controls. Ideal candidates will have experience with IFRS and a strong understanding of strategic finance. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact at a well-established business committed to shareholder value.

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS and FRS101 for statutory accounts.
• Strong background in financial controls and audit processes.
• Ability to manage climate-related disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Group statutory accounts under IFRS.
• Coordinate external audit processes and liaise with auditors.
• Lead external financial controls audits.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Governance

Internal Controls

Strategic Finance Projects

Job description

Qualified Group Finance Manager required to support group-level reporting, governance, and strategic finance projects, including statutory accounts, audit coordination, and internal controls development.

Client Details

A well-established business operating across a number of sectors, the group is focused on delivering shareholder value through organic growth, strategic investment, and acquisitions.

Description

This is a key role within the Group Finance function, supporting senior leadership with consolidated financial reporting and external disclosures.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare Group statutory accounts under IFRS and support subsidiary accounts under FRS101
  • Coordinate external audit processes and liaise with auditors
  • Manage climate-related disclosures and risk registers
  • Prepare risk register reporting and market announcements
• Projects & Controls
  • Lead external financial controls audits and internal audit reporting
  • Drive improvements in internal control frameworks
  • Develop fraud risk processes and support insurance and acquisition accounting
• Management Reporting & Forecasting
  • Collate ESG and SECR data
  • Support budgeting, re-forecasting, and analyst consensus reporting
  • Enhance reporting processes for Board-level MI