Group Finance Manager

Avis Budget Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Finance Manager to lead their EMEA Controllership Team. In this dynamic role, you will drive financial integrity and efficiency across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and UK GAAP regulations. You will manage a talented team of finance professionals, oversee audits, and collaborate strategically across international markets. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a global, fast-paced environment, with career growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package. If you are ready to elevate your career and lead financial excellence, this role is for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discounts on car rental

Pension contribution

Friends and family discount

Free parking

Access to onsite gym

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial controllership and reporting in a corporate setting.
• Proven track record in leading teams and managing financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close process ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOx.
• Oversee statutory financial statement preparation under UK GAAP.

Skills

Financial Controllership

Accounting

Reporting

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Job description

Job Title: Group Finance Manager

Location: Bracknell, Berkshire. 4 days in office, 1 day from home

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a leadership role in a global, fast-paced environment? We are seeking a Group Finance Manager to join our EMEA Controllership Team, where you'll play a crucial role in driving financial integrity, efficiency, and accountability across multiple entities.

Why Join Us?

At Avis Budget Group, our Controllership team is at the heart of financial excellence, ensuring transparency, mitigating risks, and streamlining decision-making processes. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of three, oversee 10 central legal entities, and work across international markets including mainland Europe, the UK, and our global headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Your Role at a Glance:

• Financial Leadership: Take ownership of the monthly financial close process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOx regulations.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a team of three finance professionals, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of key financial tasks.
• Audit & Compliance: Oversee statutory financial statement preparation under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and project manage external audits.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to optimize efficiency and mitigate financial risks.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with finance teams across EMEA, Budapest, and the US to support reporting and financial decision-making.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience in financial controllership, accounting, and reporting (preferably in an international or corporate setting).
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOx compliance, and UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• A proven track record in leading teams and managing financial processes in a fast-paced environment.
• A detail-oriented, analytical mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with external audits and statutory financial statement preparation.

What's in It for You?

• A dynamic, international environment with opportunities to make a real impact.
• Career growth opportunities in a global, publicly listed company.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured - 24/7 support for your mental health and wellbeing.
• Employee discounts on car rental across Avis Budget Group (including Zipcar).
• Pension contribution.
• Friends and family discount.
• Bracknell HQ has free parking and access to a small onsite gym.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of a team that drives financial excellence across EMEA!