The Company Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to make an impact at a global level? We're seeking a Group Finance Manager to join a London-based Comms business and play a pivotal role in shaping their financial reporting and control environment. Reporting directly to the Head of Group Finance, you'll lead critical processes across global accounting, consolidation, technical accounting, and internal/external reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise will drive transformation and best practice. Your Role Own the external reporting timetable and deliver seamless quarter, half-year, and year-end reporting in collaboration with regional teams. Lead financial accounting activities, including acquisition-related accounting. Act as the key liaison with Group auditors and manage the audit process. Deliver robust monthly group consolidation and management reporting packs. Drive improvements in month-end close processes and support major finance projects (InterCompany, Entity Rationalisation). Develop and enhance SOX control policies and procedures. Support financial systems projects, including ERP and consolidation system implementation. Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team. What you'll need to succeed Must be ACA qualified, ideally Top 10 trained. Experience in a PLC or listed company environment. Post-qualification experience within a large organisation. Proven track record in M&A, systems implementation, transformation, and controls. Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and ideally US GAAP. Proficiency in financial ERP systems. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk