Group Finance Manager

Talent Finance | B Corp™; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in the UK is seeking a Group Finance Manager to support their international arm during a period of rapid growth. This high-impact role involves managing group financial reporting, consolidations under multiple GAAPs, and overseeing the transition to IFRS. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in group finance, exceptional knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, private equity environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in group financial accounting or similar role for international consolidations.
• Proven track record with UK GAAP to IFRS transitions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage consolidation of financial statements for a multi-GAAP, multi-currency group.
• Advise on accounting standards and liaise with external advisers.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management packs.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Support the external audit process.

Skills

Group financial accounting

IFRS knowledge

UK GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Multi-currency consolidations

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Job description

Talent Finance are currently supporting a Private Equity backed group within the Education sector. This is a Group Finance Manager role within the newly created International arm of the business which is set for an exciting period of rapid growth.

This is a high-impact role, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of group financial reporting while supporting the development of robust accounting practices across a complex, multi-entity organisation.

The successful candidate will lead group consolidations, support a transition to IFRS, and provide high-quality financial insight to inform strategic decision-making. This opportunity is well suited to an individual with a background in practice or group finance looking to further develop within an industry setting in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the consolidation of financial statements for a multi-GAAP, multi-currency group.
• Advise regional finance teams on the application and interpretation of accounting standards, liaising with external advisers where required.
• Oversee the transition of group accounts from UK GAAP to IFRS.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management packs, including group cash flow, balance sheet analysis, capital expenditure, and exceptional items.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Support the external audit process and act as a key point of contact for auditors.
• Provide technical accounting expertise across the Group.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Be a Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA strongly preferred).
• Have experience in group financial accounting or a similar technical role where you are responsible for International, multi-currency consolidations under UK GAAP / IFRS.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting or leading a UK GAAP to IFRS transition.
• Experience within a private equity-backed or high-growth environment.