Job Description
We’ve partnered with a £250m turnover international FMCG group who are seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified Group Finance Manager to lead reporting across 18 entities in the UK, France and Germany.You’ll manage a team of five qualified Management Accountants, taking full ownership of group consolidation, and drive improvements to speed up reporting and strengthen controls.You’ll step into a key role with a clear focus: tighten up group reporting, shorten the month end cycle, and help shift finance towards a more commercial, Finance Business Partnering model.Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a team of five Management Accountants, setting clear expectations and ensuring consistent, high quality reporting across all entities
* Take ownership of group consolidation across 18 entities, including intercompany eliminations and multi-currency adjustments
* Prepare accurate and timely monthly and annual consolidated accounts in line with UK GAAP and IFRS
* Oversee the month-end close process, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce timelines and improve accuracy
* Review and validate management accounts from subsidiaries, ensuring consistency and integrity at group level
* Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, coordinating group and local audits across multiple jurisdictions
* Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and controls, and implement improvements to standardise and streamline reporting
* Collaborate with senior leadership to evolve finance into a more commercially-focused, business-partnering function
* Support the development of reporting tools and financial insights that drive better decision-making across the business
Requirements:
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
* Strong group consolidation experience (essential)
* Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-site, international business
* Confident leading a team and improving processes
Benefits
* £70,000 - £75,000
* Hybrid working (2/3)
* Flexitime
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Life assurance