Senior Finance Manager - Europe

Michael Page (UK); Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial operations across Europe. This pivotal role involves managing a team, overseeing group reporting, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance leadership, technical expertise in IFRS, and proven experience in an international finance environment. With a competitive salary and bonus potential, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company. If you are ready to take on a strategic role that influences key financial decisions, we invite you to explore this exciting position.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise in group reporting and statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across the European region.
• Lead a team and manage audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
• Drive improvements in financial processes and systems.

Skills

Group Reporting (IFRS & local GAAP)

Statutory Accounts

Audit Management

Cashflow Management

Inventory Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Systems

Excel Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

• Pivotal role in the financial oversight of European finance ops
• Very well respected specialist high end manufacturing company.

About Our Client

Our exclusive and retained client is a global manufacturing and retail business with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and growth. With a strong European presence and ambitious expansion plans, the company combines the agility of a mid-sized enterprise with the backing of a global parent. Finance is central to strategic operations, and the European division is a key growth area.

Job Description

Reporting to the UK based controller and International FC, the Senior Finance Manager will oversee all financial operations across the European region. You will lead a team of five and play a critical role in group reporting, statutory compliance, cashflow and treasury management, risk mitigation, and process improvement. In addition, the business do manufacture and sell in the UK, so you will also need to have strong skills in Stock management, margin analysis, inventory management etc.



Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparation and consolidation of regional financial reports and presentation to group stakeholders.
• Oversight of cashflow, treasury, and reporting packages for holding companies.
• Management of audits, tax compliance, and statutory filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Enhancement of internal controls and mitigation of financial risks.
• Business partnering with regional leaders, HQ finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Leadership of statutory reporting and sub-consolidation for overseas auditors and banking partners.
• Driving improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.
• Playing a key role in new finance systems implementations and ERP improvements.
• Developing and coaching the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

The Successful Applicant

A ideal candidate for this Senior Finance Manager should be:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise in group reporting (IFRS & local GAAP), statutory accounts, and audit.
• Proven experience working in an international, multi-entity finance environment.
• Exposure to manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, or retail sectors is advantageous.
• Experienced in financial systems and strong Excel capabilities.
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Adaptable, proactive, and organised with a strong business acumen.
• Skilled at coaching, developing teams, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

What's on Offer

Base salary of up to circa £80,000

25 days annual leave

Bonus potential



If you're a senior finance professional looking to step into a visible, rewarding, and strategically critical role with international scope, we would welcome a confidential conversation.