An outstanding opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a senior finance leadership role within a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. This position offers exposure to strategic projects, including M&A activity, and the chance to shape financial planning and analysis at group level.
The Role As Group Finance Manager, you will lead financial planning and analysis, manage a high-performing team, and partner with senior leadership to drive commercial performance. The role combines technical expertise with strategic input, making it ideal for someone looking to broaden their impact beyond core accounting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
Deliver insightful variance and trend analysis for senior leadership
Build and enhance financial models to support decision-making
Provide commercial insight to operational teams to improve profitability
Manage, mentor, and develop finance team members
Support financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration
Utilise SQL and advanced Excel to analyse complex datasets and develop dashboards
Ensure compliance with internal controls and external reporting standards
Contribute to month-end and year-end close activitiesCandidate Profile
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Strong FP&A experience with advanced financial modelling skills
Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
Exposure to M&A activity and integration planning
Excellent SQL and Excel capability
Commercially astute with strong stakeholder management skillsThis is a career-defining role for a high-performing accountant ready to take on strategic responsibility and leadership in a dynamic, growth-driven setting