Group Finance Manager

Debenhams Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK seeks an experienced Finance Manager to join its Manchester office. This role involves preparing management accounts, supporting financial close processes, and providing analysis to senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in financial accounting or management accounting, and strong knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS is essential. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Highly competitive bonus scheme

Access to on-site gym

40% discount across four brands

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

On-site canteen

Free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial accounting or management accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Involvement in statutory reporting and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee balance sheet and fixed asset register.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Proactivity and adaptability

Education

Qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

THE ROLE

At Debenhams Group, we are on an exciting journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In today’s fast-moving retail landscape, strong financial management and clear commercial insight are critical to driving growth, shaping smarter decisions, and supporting our teams to deliver with confidence.

We are looking to hire an experienced, motivated, and detail-focused Finance Manager to join our in-house Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting at month-end, year-end, and assisting with statutory reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to develop within a fast-paced commercial environment.

This role offers lots of exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities for career progression within the group.

This role will be based out of our central Manchester office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and journals are completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee the balance sheet and fixed asset register, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of reporting.
• Support the Tax team with VAT and Corporation Tax packs.
• Support International finance stakeholders.
• Partner with the shared service finance team to provide financial support.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders.
• Liaise with external auditors, ensuring audit requests are met in a timely and accurate manner.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting systems.
• Daily CEO approvals.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or finalist with relevant commercial experience.
• Experience in a financial accounting or management accounting role within industry, or a combination of practice and industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and UK tax compliance.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in reconciliations, analysis, and reporting.
• Prior involvement in statutory reporting and audit processes is desirable.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to build relationships across finance and non-finance teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to develop professionally.

WORKING WITH US

At Debenhams Group, we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers—people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact.

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group. Let’s lead the change together.

Benefits

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance
• Access to an on-site gym (Techno Equipment) and free weekly yoga and fitness classes
• 40% discount across four brands and 20% off at Debenhams
• A comprehensive wellbeing package to support your health and lifestyle
• Some of our offices are dog-friendly, so your furry friend can join you at work
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities with great internal career progression
• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks daily
• Free season ticket loan