Group Financial Manager - Exceptional Opportunity with Leading Business
Watford | £75,000 + up to 20% bonus | 2-4 years PQE
I'm excited to be partnering with a prestigious group business based in Watford to recruit a
Group Financial Manager
for what I can genuinely say is one of the most compelling finance opportunities I've seen this year.
About My Client
My client is a well-established, multi-entity group business with an outstanding reputation for developing finance talent. They're currently undergoing an exciting transformation programme and are looking to strengthen their finance team with a technically excellent professional who's ready to take their career to the next level. This organisation is genuinely committed to career development - I've placed several candidates here over the years, and many have progressed to Finance Director level within 3-5 years. Their track record speaks for itself.
This role offers genuine technical depth and variety that you simply won't find elsewhere at this level:
Group Consolidations & Management:
* Lead complex group consolidation processes across multiple subsidiaries
* Oversee intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments
* Manage comprehensive group management accounts within tight deadlines
* Handle foreign currency translations and consolidation complexities
* Supervise junior team members in consolidation activities
Statutory Compliance & Coordination:
* Oversee statutory accounts preparation for multiple group entities
* Ensure full compliance with Companies House filing requirements across the group
* Lead coordination with external auditors across group companies
* Manage statutory reporting timelines and deliverables across complex group structures
Financial Leadership & Analysis:
* Produce high-quality management reporting packs for board and senior stakeholders
* Lead development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models and analysis
* Oversee month-end close processes across the group
* Drive process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
Technical Oversight & Control:
* Manage complex accounting treatments including provisions, accruals, and deferrals
* Oversee fixed asset registers and depreciation calculations across entities
* Review journal postings and maintain robust month-end controls
* Lead technical accounting research and provide guidance to team members
I need candidates with:
Essential Qualifications:
* ACA qualified
professionals seeking their second move from practice (Big 4/Top 10 preferred), OR
* ACCA qualified
with demonstrable experience in large corporate or group environments
Technical Experience (2-4 years PQE):
* Strong group consolidation experience with some leadership exposure
* Statutory accounts preparation across multiple entities
* Complex multi-entity accounting environments
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with consolidation software
* Experience managing audit processes and external auditor relationships
Leadership Attributes:
* Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff members
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure and deliver results through others
* Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
* Ambitious and eager to progress in a group environment
What My Client Offers
Immediate Package:
* £75,000 base salary
* Performance-related bonus up to 20% (£15,000)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Flexible working arrangements
Career Development:
* Structured personal development plan created within your first month
* Regular progress reviews and clear progression pathway
* Exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting
* Opportunity to lead transformation projects
* Fast-track progression opportunities - many of my previous placements have been promoted within 18 months
Professional Growth:
* Work alongside highly experienced finance professionals
* Exposure to complex accounting challenges that will accelerate your development
* Opportunity to influence financial processes during transformation
* Cross-functional project involvement