Group Finance Manager

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment in Central London is seeking a Senior Group Reporting Manager for a 2-year fixed-term contract with flexible hybrid working. The role focuses on BAU group reporting and supporting an ongoing finance change and transformation roadmap.

You will bring a large-company background, lead a small team, and own complex consolidations, IFRS guidance, and high-quality group accounts while influencing senior stakeholders across the finance function.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification is required.
• Proven leadership and team coaching experience.
• Experience in a large corporate function handling complex consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of complex group financial statements and subsidiary accounts.
• Support finance change and transformation initiatives.
• Provide IFRS guidance and technical accounting papers.
• Lead and mentor a small team of qualified professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

IFRS expertise

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or equivalent

Job description

• Maximum 1-month notice period (short notice preferred)

We are hiring a Senior Group Reporting Manager for a 2-year fixed-term contract based in Central London with flexible hybrid working.

This is primarily a Business as Usual (BAU) role, but you will also play a key part in supporting an ongoing finance change and transformation roadmap.

You will need to have a large company background who thrives handling complex consolidations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead BAU Reporting: Own the preparation of complex group financial statements, subsidiary accounts, and managed joint venture filings.
• Support Finance Change: Represent Group Reporting in finance transformation initiatives, embedding new reporting, data, and control requirements.
• Provide Technical Expertise: Deliver IFRS advice, prepare technical audit papers, and guide the business on complex accounting judgements.
• Lead & Mentor: Directly manage and coach a team of 2 qualified professionals while setting reporting standards for the wider finance function.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a background in a large company/corporate function or a top-tier practice environment.
• Extensive experience managing complex consolidations and preparing high-quality group accounts.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of coaching qualified professionals and influencing senior stakeholders.