Senior Finance Manager

ACCA Careers; Grantham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled financial reporting and consolidation expert to join their dynamic team. This newly-created role offers high visibility and exposure to senior leadership, where you will oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, lead intercompany reconciliations, and ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP. You will also drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls while leading a team of finance professionals. With a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, this opportunity promises continued career progression in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Benefits

20% Bonus

Hybrid Working

Great Benefits Package

Continued Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in leading finance teams and mentoring junior members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting processes.
• Lead a small team of finance professionals.

Skills

IFRS/GAAP Knowledge

Group Reporting

Consolidation Tools

Tax Regulations

Leadership Skills

Education

Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Consolidation Tools

Job description

Outstanding opportunity to join a highly-acquisitive Group in a newly-created role with high visibility and exposure to the c-suite.

Client Details

Our client is a dynamic, highly acquisitive group operating in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. With a strong track record of strategic acquisitions, the business is rapidly expanding its local and national footprint.

Description

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

1. Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
2. Lead the intercompany reconciliation process and ensure timely elimination of intra-group transactions.
3. Support the preparation of financial reports for senior leadership and investors.
4. Collaborate with regional finance teams to ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance with group policies.
5. Assist in the automation and enhancement of consolidation and reporting processes.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

1. Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
2. Support the implementation of new accounting policies and reporting standards.
3. Assist in the preparation of technical accounting papers for senior leadership and auditors.
4. Coordinate and support external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.

Process Improvement & Controls

1. Drive improvements in financial reporting and consolidation processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
2. Strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
3. Support the finance transformation agenda, including system enhancements and automation.

Leadership

Lead a small team of qualified and part-qualified finance professionals.

Profile

• Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, group reporting, consolidation tools, and tax regulations.
• Leadership Skills: Successfully led and mentored junior members of the finance team.

Job Offer

• £75k-£80k basic salary
• 20% Bonus
• Hybrid working
• Great benefits package
• Continued career progression opportunities