Group Finance Manager

Walker Hamill; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Group Finance Manager. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven group management accounting experience in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include improving finance processes and supporting acquisitions. This role requires strong financial reporting skills, excellent stakeholder management, and a proactive approach towards process improvements. A multi-entity background is advantageous, along with ERP system experience.

Qualifications

• Proven group management accounting experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in multi‑entity, multi‑currency environments.
• ERP systems experience; Xero exposure advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across levels.
• Analytical, commercially minded and focused on process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Improving finance processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Managing monthly and annual close cycles, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Leading audits and compliance requirements.
• Partnering with senior leadership for financial insights.
• Driving ad hoc strategic and operational projects.
• Partnering with senior leadership to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations.
• Driving ad hoc strategic and operational projects across the business.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA or equivalent)

Financial reporting

Management accounts

Internal controls

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

ERP systems experience

Xero exposure

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

Xero

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The successful candidate for this Group Finance Manager role will be a qualified accountant with proven group management accounting experience in a fast‑paced environment. This hands‑on role involves driving integration, implementing improvements, and enhancing finance processes across the business.

Responsibilities

• Improving finance processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Managing monthly and annual close cycles, balance sheet reconciliations, and consolidated reporting across multi‑currency entities.
• Developing clear policies and documentation for all key finance functions.
• Leading audits, statutory filings, and compliance requirements for subsidiaries and group.
• Supporting acquisitions, including due diligence and post‑deal system integration.
• Partnering with senior leadership to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations.
• Driving ad hoc strategic and operational projects across the business.

Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA or equivalent) with previous experience in a multi‑entity, multi‑currency environment.
• Strong background in financial reporting, management accounts, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems; exposure to Xero is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work in a fast‑paced, evolving international business.
• Analytical, commercially minded, and comfortable driving process improvements.

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Technology
• Information and Media
• Software Development

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in technology, media, retail, pharma/biotech, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.