Group Finance Manager

Howett Thorpe; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial management firm in Alton is seeking a Group Finance Manager to oversee financial management and leadership for its growing international business. The successful candidate will manage a team, handle group accounts, and ensure compliance across subsidiaries. Ideal applicants will be formally qualified and have experience in Forex management. This permanent position offers a salary range of £60,000 - £70,000.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Car parking

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing Forex including risk, stock & exposure.
• Experience in group accounting outside of UK legal entities.
• Experience in an entrepreneurial business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a finance team of four.
• Oversee preparation of monthly management and consolidated accounts.
• Provide oversight for subsidiaries ensuring financial compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning activities.
• Review journals and trial balances ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Forecasting

Foreign Exchange Management

Education

ICAEW / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Job description

Job Title: Group Finance Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Alton

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Reference no: HT15911

Join a well-established, global design-led company with a proud heritage and a strong international presence, this organisation blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver exceptional products and service. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established finance function that are geared for continued growth and success.

This opportunity has the breadth of opportunity to re-write the script and decide what forms the future in the remit of responsibilities.

Group Finance Manager Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• 9.00 am 17:00 hours (office-based position)
• Car parking
• Pension scheme

Group Finance Manager About The Role

In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the financial management and leadership of a growing international business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leadership & team development: manage and develop a dedicated finance team of four, providing clear direction, support and opportunities for growth to ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial information.
• Management & group accounts: Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts for the UK entity and produce consolidated accounts for the wider group, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful reporting.
• International financial oversight: Provide financial oversight and support to subsidiaries in Poland, France, Ireland, Dubai, as well as a Joint Venture in the USA, ensuring robust financial controls and consistent reporting across all entities.
• Forecasting & Planning: lead budgeting, forecasting and planning activities, providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Working across multiple ERP systems to aid reporting across the UK, Poland, France, Ireland and Germany, ensuring smooth transition and effective integration of financial processes.
• Financial controls: review journals and trial balances, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
• Reconciliations: oversee control account and balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining strong internal controls and financial integrity.
• Foreign Exchange Management: manage foreign exchange transactions, ensuring appropriate controls, minimising risk, and optimising the company s international financial position.
• Manage & oversee all intercompany transactional including reconciliations

The successful Group Finance Manager will have:

• Be a formally qualified candidate ICAEW / ACCA / CIMA
• Comfortable being office based no hybrid working options
• Experience of managing Forex including risk, stock & exposure
• Experience of working within a group accounting position, desirable being outside of UK legal entities
• Experience of working within an entrepreneurial business

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