Group finance manager

KennedyPearce Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KennedyPearce Consulting is seeking a Group Finance Manager on an interim basis. The role focuses on day-to-day group financial reporting, monthly consolidation, and working capital management across multiple sites.

You will partner with operational managers to drive efficiency and protect cash flow. Responsibilities include leading month-end close, cash flow management, producing management accounts with KPI variance commentary, and supporting external auditors.

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience (2–4 years).
• Experience in a multi-site operational framework.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with non-financial staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end closing and group consolidation processes.
• Manage daily and forecast cash flow requirements.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with KPI variance commentary.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls across depots.
• Liaise with external auditors during year-end and statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with regional directors to improve site profitability.
• Mentor and manage central ledger/ accounting team members.
• Implement controls and procedures; handle ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Multi-site experience

Advanced Excel

Working capital

Interpersonal skills

Leadership/mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Expanding Organisation seeks a Group Finance Manager to join the business on an interim assignment. The Group Finance Manager would take ownership of the day-to-day group financial reporting, monthly consolidation cycles, and working capital management. This position ensures the financial integrity of all entities within the group while actively partnering with operational managers to maximize efficiency, control costs, and protect cash flow.

• Leading the month-end closing process, consolidating multi-site regional accounts, and performing detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Managing daily and forecasted cash flow requirements.
• Preparing the monthly management accounts pack, drafting insightful commentary on KPI variances, and delivering clear reports for senior leadership and investor review.
• Reviewing, designing, and enforcing rigorous balance sheet reconciliations and internal financial controls across all regional depots to minimize financial risk.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors during year-end cycles, preparing statutory schedules, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Collaborating with regional directors to interpret financial data, identify leakage points, and optimize regional site profitability.
• Mentoring and managing direct reports within the central ledger and assistant accounting functions, fostering professional development.
• Implement controls and procedures.
• Ad-hoc projects
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 2–4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience working within a multi-site operational framework.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Direct exposure to managing high-volume transactional flows or complex working capital structures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently convey financial concepts to non-financial operational staff and regional leaders.
• Previously worked in a high transactional environment