Group Finance Manager

Cedar Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,865,000 - 2,414,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Recruitment is representing a PE-backed infrastructure group seeking a Group Finance Manager to lead core finance operations and strengthen financial control across the group.

Leading a team of about 10, you will manage month-end close, P&L and balance sheet integrity, and drive process improvements, automation, and acquisition integration. This is a high-visibility role with scope to influence systems and standards as the business scales.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong experience in financial control or group finance.
• Experience leading a team of finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and deliver accurate management accounts with a controlled reporting cycle.
• Maintain P&L and balance sheet integrity including intercompany, fixed assets and CAPEX.
• Lead and develop the management accounting and finance support team.
• Standardise processes, introduce automation and support acquisition integration.
• Support year-end audit with robust schedules and reconciliations.

Skills

Financial controls

Team leadership

Month-end close

Multi-entity environment

Automation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Group Finance Manager | PE-backed Infrastructure | Crewe | £85,000 + bonus

Lead a team. Strengthen financial control. Help shape an acquisitive group.

A growing, private equity-backed infrastructure business is seeking a Group Finance Manager to lead its core finance operation and improve how finance works across the group.

Leading a team of 10, you’ll combine hands-on financial control with the opportunity to accelerate month end, develop your team and integrate acquisitions. This is a visible role with real scope to influence processes, systems and standards as the business scales.

The role

• Own month-end close, delivering accurate management accounts and a faster, well-controlled reporting cycle.
• Take responsibility for P&L and balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, intercompany, fixed assets and CAPEX.
• Lead and develop the management accounting and finance support team, setting clear objectives and accountability.
• Oversee key ledger controls, cash collection, overdue debt and retentions, alongside subcontractor accounting, CIS and VAT/PAYE settlements.
• Work closely with Commercial and Operations to resolve issues and ensure financial reporting aligns with contract valuations and CVRs.
• Standardise processes across group entities, introduce automation and support acquisition integration alongside the M&A Finance Director.
• Support the year-end audit with robust schedules, reconciliations and supporting evidence.

About you

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong experience in financial control or group finance.
• A proven people manager who enjoys developing teams and improving performance.
• Confident owning month end and balance sheet control within a multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on, commercially aware and able to work effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• Experienced in improving processes, strengthening controls and introducing automation.

Experience in infrastructure, construction or an acquisitive group would be advantageous, particularly exposure to CVR and CIS. Previous PE-backed experience is welcome but not essential.

An opportunity to take ownership, build a capable team and make a tangible impact on a growing finance function.