Group Finance Manager

Michael Page; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in the United Kingdom is seeking a Qualified Group Finance Manager to lead group financial reporting and support governance. This role involves managing statutory accounts, coordinating audits, and developing internal controls. The ideal candidate has a relevant professional accounting qualification and strong technical expertise in financial reporting. A competitive salary is offered along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Variety of corporate benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and expertise in financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Group statutory accounts under IFRS and support subsidiary accounts.
• Coordinate external audit processes and liaise with auditors.
• Lead external financial controls audits and internal audit reporting.
• Manage climate-related disclosures and risk registers.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Expertise in financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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
• Technical Centre of Excellence:
  • Provide technical accounting support across divisions
  • Draft accounting memos and maintain Group policies and procedures
• Treasury & Tax:
  • Oversee cash flow forecasting and covenant compliance
  • Liaise with tax advisors and review tax computations and provisions

Profile

• A relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and expertise in financial reporting.
• IFRS knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of circa £75,000 - £85,000
• 12 - 15 month contract
• Hybrid working
• Variety or corporate benefits