Finance Manager (18-Month FTC – Maternity Cover)Location:Croydon | Industry: Global B2B/Information Services | Function: Group FinanceAn experienced Group Finance Manager is required for a fixed-term role covering maternity leave. This position sits within the Group finance team, with responsibility for delivering timely and accurate management and statutory reporting, overseeing global tax compliance, and improving financial processes and controls.Key Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a small team (1 direct, 2 shared reports), driving performance and professional developmentManage the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency through delegation, training, and automationOversee group and subsidiary audits and statutory accounts under IFRS/UKGAAP/local GAAPCoordinate global corporation tax and VAT compliance with external advisorsLead balance sheet and cashflow forecastingDrive improvements in processes and financial controls across the groupSupport ad hoc reporting (e.g., ESG) and provide technical accounting input to senior stakeholdersRequirements:ACA qualified accountantStrong experience with audits and IFRS/UKGAAP reportingExcellent communication and organisational skillsProven ability to lead improvements in reporting and controls
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