About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Group Finance Manager to join and support our expanding Finance function. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the management accounts process, deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting, and provide critical support to our leadership teams.

This is a senior, hands-on position ideally suited to a proactive professional with strong analytical capabilities and exceptional organizational skills. You should thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, project-based environments. The role is offered as hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• Close Process Coordination: Act as the central point of coordination during the month-end close; perform bespoke reviews and analyses to maintain accuracy across all group entities.
• Tax & Compliance: Manage corporate tax provisions, stay abreast of legislative changes, and coordinate with HMRC and external advisors to protect financial reporting integrity.
• Intercompany Accounting: Ensure accurate intercompany accounting by maintaining clean records and resolving reconciliation differences across all group entities monthly.
• Payroll Oversight: Review payroll reports and journals for accuracy; serve as the primary liaison for outsourced payroll and HR to resolve discrepancies.
• Intangible Assets: Oversee intangible asset accounting, including the review of additions, disposals, and amortization, ensuring all capitalized costs are properly justified.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare insightful variance analyses and produce clear monthly performance commentary for leadership, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Systems Optimization: Support the implementation and optimization of NetSuite and other financial tools to ensure systems align with group reporting needs.
• Audit Management: Facilitate a timely and well-controlled audit cycle by providing accurate schedules and analytical support to external and tax auditors.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Support group-wide initiatives and finance projects with high-level analytical input and hands-on execution.