Group Finance Manager

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is seeking a Group Finance Manager for a private equity-backed travel company in North West London. This role involves preparing consolidated financial statements, delivering management accounts, and maintaining financial controls. Candidates should possess a professional accounting qualification and group consolidation experience. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working, with three days in the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in consolidation and reporting across subsidiaries.
• Ability to maintain financial controls and compliance.
• Experience with investor reporting requirements for private equity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver timely management accounts to senior leadership.
• Drive efficiency in financial systems and reporting processes.

Skills

Group consolidation experience with multi-currency

Strong technical finance knowledge

Strong Excel Skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification from a Top practice (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

A superb Group Finance Manager position has arisen in a leading, newly acquired (Private Equity) Travel group in North West London

Client Details

Michael Page Finance are delighted to be partnering a leading Travel company based in North West London.

The company has recently sold to private equity and turnover £100m. A leader in the vertical they operate in the business was established over a century ago and provide unique and luxury travel. The private equity firm are investing heavily in systems as well as driving growth both organically and via acquisition.

As part of the transaction, the business is looking to appoint a Group Finance Manager.

Description

• Consolidation & Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP.
• Management Accounts: Deliver timely management accounts and performance analysis to senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.
• Financial Controls: Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures across the group.
• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate external audits, liaise with auditors, and ensure statutory filings and tax compliance are met.
• Investor Reporting: Prepare detailed financial packs and KPIs tailored to private equity requirements, including covenant monitoring and board reporting.
• Process Improvement: Drive efficiency in financial systems, reporting processes, and automation initiatives.
• M&A Support: Assist with due diligence, integration of acquisitions, and post-deal financial reporting.
• Tax: Corporate Tax, fair value adjustments

Profile

A successful Group Finance Manager should have:

• A professional accounting qualification from a Top practice (ACA/ACCA) looking for a first or second move
• Group consolidation experience with multi-currency
• P.E company experience would be advantageous (client or in-house)
• Strong technical finance knowledge
• Able to thrive in a growth environment
• Strong Excel Skills

Job Offer

The Group Finance Manager role comes with a competitive base salary and package. Hybrid working (3 days in office).