Group Finance Manager

Morgan McKinley; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Group Finance Manager for their fast-growing international cyber security business in Greater London. This pivotal role involves managing day-to-day finance operations and leading finance transformation initiatives to support significant growth.

The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with strong skills in management accounting and financial reporting. Responsibilities include overseeing the company's ERP platform, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards, and providing financial insights to support decision-making within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the company's ERP platform.
• Drive finance transformation projects and process improvements.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to operational and commercial teams.
• Prepare and maintain accurate monthly management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Compliance

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Continuous improvement

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

A fast-growing international cyber security business is seeking a commercially minded Group Finance Manager to join its leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-impact role for a qualified finance professional who enjoys combining operational excellence with strategic finance, systems improvement, and business partnering. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a scaling technology organisation, helping to shape finance processes, improve systems, support commercial decision-making, and drive efficiency across multiple international entities.

About the Role

As Group Finance Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while leading finance transformation initiatives across the business. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Consulting, Product, Sales and Marketing, providing accurate financial insight to support growth and strategic decision-making. We're looking for someone with a continuous improvement mindset, someone who challenges existing processes, embraces technology, and enjoys building scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Finance Strategy & Systems

• Own and manage the company's ERP platform, including supporting a planned migration to a modern AI-enabled solution.
• Drive finance transformation projects, process improvements, and systems optimisation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Lead cost management initiatives and support business-wide profitability improvements.

Operational Finance

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to operational and commercial teams.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Manage treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, and working capital.
• Prepare and maintain accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Own VAT compliance and R&D tax credit processes, ensuring timely submissions and maximising available opportunities.
• Ensure financial data integrity and maintain a robust, reliable finance reporting environment.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Support financial operations across international entities in North America, Europe, and APAC.
• Coordinate external audits and maintain strong internal financial controls.
• Ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations and governance standards.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (essential).

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of management accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and financial controls.
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple priorities.
• Adaptable, proactive, and motivated by continuous improvement.