Senior Group Finance Manager

Marc Daniels; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced entrepreneurial company is seeking a Senior Group Finance Manager based in Maidenhead, UK. You will support the preparation of management accounts and Board reports, assist in statutory accounts preparation, and maintain compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 3-5 years' experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities to engage with stakeholders. Great opportunities for progression within the company are available.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post qualified experience in finance.
• Strong foundation in accounting, audit, or financial reporting.
• Experience liaising with outsourced service providers.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation with external auditors.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance frameworks.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial modelling

Excellent communication skills

Proactive solutions-driven

Organized and adaptable

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for a Senior Group Finance Manager to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company based in Maidenhead. This role offers excellent progression opportunities within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts and Board reporting packs.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation, working with external auditors.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance frameworks across the Group.
• Support CFO in preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flow models.
• Provide insightful variance analysis to drive performance and accountability across the portfolio.
• Assist in financial modelling for new investments and business cases.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day operational finance tasks where needed, ensuring smooth functioning of selected businesses within the portfolio.
• Build strong working relationships with outsourced finance teams and business unit leaders.
• Proactively identify process improvements and implement best practice across finance.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and decision support to the CFO and leadership team.

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA with 3-5 years post qualified experience.
• Strong foundation in accounting, audit, or financial reporting.
• Some exposure to FP&A, management reporting or business partnering is desirable.
• Experience liaising with outsourced service providers or multiple stakeholders advantageous.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-driven, with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Organised and adaptable, comfortable working across diverse business activities.