Group Finance Manager

Harper May Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic travel company in the UK is seeking a Group Finance Manager to oversee group financial reporting and budgeting. This hybrid role requires strong financial skills and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage consolidations and provide valuable insights into financial performance across multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a finance manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the group month-end close and consolidation process.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and board packs.
• Monitor financial performance across business units.

Skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis

Job description

Group Finance Manager – Travel Company (Hybrid – 3 Days in Office)

Our client, a dynamic and growing business in the travel industry, is seeking a commercially minded Group Finance Manager to join their finance team. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office, offering the opportunity to work closely with leadership across multiple brands and international operations.

Role Overview

The Group Finance Manager will lead the delivery of accurate group reporting, drive financial controls across business units, and support strategic initiatives. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone confident managing consolidations, month‑end close, and stakeholder engagement across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the group month‑end close and consolidation process
• Prepare monthly management accounts and board packs
• Monitor financial performance across business units and provide actionable insight
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles across the group
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with regulatory standards
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and external partners
• Implement improvements to reporting systems and finance processes
• Support the CFO with ad‑hoc analysis and group‑wide initiatives