Group Finance Manager

Hays PLC; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing employer is looking for a Group Finance Manager to lead group consolidations and financial reporting. This hybrid role offers the chance to work within a supportive team while providing excellent career prospects. Qualified accountants with a strong reporting background are encouraged to apply for a salary of up to £80,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in consolidations and group reporting is essential.
• Strong communication skills required for investor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting for investors, ensuring accuracy.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee budgeting and tax compliance for UK and international entities.

Skills

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Group Finance Manager, Group Accountant

Your New Company

A rapidly growing and career-defining employer are recruiting for a Group Finance Manager. Having secured substantial investment, this business are expanding and positioned for significant growth.

Based in plush corporate offices in West London, you will join a high-calibre yet supportive professional team. This unique opportunity allows you to join at the perfect moment before the business scales up further.

Reporting to the Global Finance Director-a supportive leader passionate about training and development-this role offers exceptional career prospects.

This hybrid position requires four days in the office and one day working from home. Excellent transport links are available.

Your New Role

Reporting directly to the Global Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading group consolidations and producing executive summaries for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investor Reporting - Managing financial reporting for investors, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Month-End & Financial Reporting - Full ownership of month-end processes, ensuring alignment with group reporting deadlines.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations - Conducting monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts to maintain financial integrity.
• Management Accounts - Preparing monthly management accounts for Director and Board-level review.
• Dashboards & KPI Development - Designing and developing dashboards and KPIs aligned with strategic plans.
• Budgeting & Tax Compliance - Overseeing budgeting and tax compliance for UK and international entities.
• Cash Flow Management - Assisting with cash flow forecasting, ensuring liquidity and financial stability.
• Audit Leadership - Leading the audit process for UK entities, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors, managing queries, and driving completion through final sign-off.
• Systems Implementation - Supporting the implementation of new financial systems.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with experience in consolidations and group reporting.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

What You'll Get in Return

• Salary up to £80,000, plus benefits including pension, healthcare, and bonus.
• The chance to work in a fast-paced, progressive business alongside a dynamic and supportive Global FD.
• Hybrid working - four days in the office, one from home.

What You Need to Do Now

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