Group Finance Manager

Group Finance Manager | Central London (2 days per week in the office) | £75,000-£85,000 | Global consumer business | Permanent role

A Group Finance Manager is required to work for a leading private equity-backed consumer business based in Central London permanently in what is a newly created role. This is an opportunity to join a company that achieved record-breaking sales in 2023 and has continued to perform exceptionally well in the market this year, resulting in multiple store openings and international expansion.

Reporting to the Head of Group Finance, you will take ownership of the group reporting across 8 international countries. The role will manage a small team of 2 and will be responsible for a variety of projects including supporting with new markets, ESG reporting, and system improvements.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the production of the annual consolidated statutory group financial statements under IFRS
• Working as the main point of contact for the group reporting and management accounts for the board and private equity group
• Management and development of a team of 2 direct reports
• Ownership of the weekly cash reporting to the business including management of FX rates and hedging
• Involvement in a significant number of projects including an IFRS16 project, improvement of systems and financial controls, and ESG reporting
• Working as the technical accounting expert including preparing and reviewing papers relating to hedge accounting and share-based payments

Skill set required:

To be considered you must be an ACA/CA Qualified Accountant (top 20) with 3+ years PQE experience in industry in a group finance role. Previous experience working for a large multinational where you have dealt with international entities is essential as is exposure to consolidation. You will have experience in a consumer-related industry or an industry that handles stock. The business is open to hiring someone who is looking to make the step up into a management role, previous management experience is beneficial. You will have an eye for process improvement and have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to liaise and influence the wider finance team and senior management.

In return, you will be a part of the management team from day one in what is a high-achieving business.