Strategic Finance Manager — Close, Controls & Growth

BMI Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial bonus

Private medical insurance

Company matched pension (4-8%)

Income protection and life insurance

EAP program

Cycle to work and EV scheme

Job summary

BMI Group is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial close, consolidation and reporting across the organisation from its Milton Keynes base. The role drives intercompany controls, statutory filings, and robust financial governance, partnering with business units and offshore teams.

You will own overhead budgeting, tax compliance, IFRS/GAAP adherence, and the ERP data structure to ensure accurate, timely financial insight for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience as Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accountant with close, consolidation and reporting responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Direct month, quarter and year-end close processes.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany trade controlling.
• Lead external audit engagements end-to-end and ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance.
• Manage fixed asset lifecycle including IFRS 16 lease maintenance.
• Drive cash budgeting, forecasting and operational cash management.
• Oversee VAT, transfer pricing, and statutory tax packs.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Finance leadership

US-GAAP/IFRS

ERP systems (SAP S4/HANA)

Intercompany & consolidation

Stakeholder partnering

Analytical/problem solving

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

CCH for accounts prep

Job description

BMI Group is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial close, consolidation and reporting across the organisation from its Milton Keynes base. The role drives intercompany controls, statutory filings, and robust financial governance, partnering with business units and offshore teams.

You will own overhead budgeting, tax compliance, IFRS/GAAP adherence, and the ERP data structure to ensure accurate, timely financial insight for senior leadership and stakeholders.