A leading global investment firm is looking to appoint a Senior Manager within its Group Finance team in London.
This is a senior, high-impact role with significant exposure to executive leadership, offering ownership of group reporting, influence over finance strategy, and the opportunity to lead and develop others within a best-in-class finance function.
The Role
You will lead the delivery of group financial reporting, oversee consolidation processes, and act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders. The role combines technical expertise, leadership, and strategic input across a complex global organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation and delivery of group financial reporting, providing clear and insightful analysis to senior leadership
* Own the consolidation of multi-currency group management accounts, ensuring accuracy and consistency
* Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards
* Take ownership of the month-end and year-end close processes, driving efficiency and continuous improvement
* Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing the audit process end-to-end
* Partner with senior stakeholders (including CFO and business leaders) to provide financial insight and challenge
* Lead the development and enhancement of group accounting policies and reporting frameworks
* Review and approve key accounting judgements and consolidation entries
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis, driving performance insight
* Lead regulatory reporting requirements across the Group
* Take a leading role in acquisition accounting and integration activities
* Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
* Strengthen the financial control environment and governance frameworks
* Lead and contribute to cross-functional and global projects
* Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture
About You
* Qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) with strong technical expertise
* Extensive experience in group reporting within a multi-entity, international environment
* Proven ability to operate at a senior level, engaging and influencing stakeholders
* Strong leadership experience, with the ability to develop and mentor others
* Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insight
* Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities
* Strong attention to detail with sound judgement
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proactive, solutions-driven, and focused on continuous improvement