Group Finance Manager

Harper May; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic travel company in Swindon is seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager to lead financial operations. This hybrid role involves overseeing month-end processes, driving financial controls, and collaborating with leadership across multiple brands. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with a strong technical accounting background and excellent Excel skills. This position offers a blend of hands-on leadership and strategic initiative support.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting background with group consolidation experience.
• Previous experience in travel, hospitality, or multi-entity environments preferred.
• Self-starter who enjoys working across multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong technical accounting background

Group consolidation experience

Excellent Excel skills

Confident communicator

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

Cloud-based finance systems

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

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
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• Strong technical accounting background with group consolidation experience
• Previous experience in travel, hospitality, or multi‑entity environments preferred
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with cloud‑based finance systemsConfident communicator with the ability to liaise at senior levels
• Self‑starter who enjoys working across multiple projects and teams