Group Finance Manager
£75,000 - £80,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (Hybrid, 3 days in office)
Are you a Qualified Accountant with group consolidation,
multi-entity and team leadership experience, ready to step into a
role where you can lead a strong accounts function and drive
value to grow the business?
Aila Recruitment is exclusively supporting a successful
international business with the appointment of a Group Finance
Manager on a permanent basis.
About the Company:
* An established international business with offices across the
UK, USA & Europe with an impressive growth story
* Strong, profitable growth across all regions and no sign of
slowing up soon
* A collaborative "one team" culture, with real investment going
into finance systems, automation and people
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll run the day-to-day
finance operation across the group's entities and lead the team
that delivers it. The remit covers financial control management
accounts, transactions, treasury and cash with a real emphasis on
partnering divisional and regional leaders on margin, pricing and
client profitability.
It's a visible, hands-on role with genuine influence, multiple
currencies and a varied mix of tax regimes. You'll thrive here if
you're a qualified accountant who wants to lead people and drive
change with multi-entity, multi-currency experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the multi-entity month-end close, including intercompany
reconciliations, eliminations and group consolidation
* Deliver the monthly management accounts and Board pack,
reporting gross profit and margin with clear variance commentary
* Lead the external audit and statutory accounts, and manage VAT
and indirect tax alongside corporation tax advisors
* Manage daily cash, 13-week cash flow forecasts, FX exposure and
intercompany funding
* Prepare internal payroll and support commission and bonus
calculations
* Partner with divisional and regional leaders, running the
monthly sales flash forecast and supporting budgeting via the
planning model
* Remove manual steps through systems, automation and AI tools,
while strengthening controls and audit readiness
* Line manage and develop the finance team, supporting ACCA, CIMA
and AAT qualifications
The Ideal Candidate:
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least 3 years'
post-qualification experience
* Proven line management experience, with a track record of
developing people and building an effective team
* Strong month-end, balance sheet, reconciliation and controls
experience in a high-volume transaction environment
* Group consolidation, Board-level reporting and statutory audit
experience
* Multi-entity, multi-currency experience, with solid cash flow
forecasting and controls knowledge
* Hands-on payroll experience, including tax, pension and
commission processes
* Demonstrable achievements in improving finance processes, with
advanced Excel skills
* A commercial mindset and the confidence to influence at all
levels
What they Offer:
* £75,000 - £80,000 base salary
* 10% bonus
* Private medical
* A clear development path, with support to grow as a people
leader
* Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 from home
How to Apply:
We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity
and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply
now for further information.
About Aila Recruitment:
Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to
providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an
extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our
candidates' ongoing development.
Not quite the right role for you? Contact us to discuss other
opportunities and start a partnership with a finance agency that
puts you first.