Group Finance Manager
About the Business
This is an opportunity to become a Group Finance Manager for a growing, tech business based in Studley, operating across multiple group entities in the UK and internationally. The business offers a collaborative finance environment, combining an innovative, fast-moving culture with established processes and supportive leadership.
Main Duties:
This is a varied, hands-on Group Finance Manager role, which includes:
- Lead, develop, and support a small finance team to ensure individual and collective objectives are met.
- Oversee finance operations across multiple group entities in the UK, US, and offshore.
- Take a hands-on approach to day-to-day transactional finance activities across the group.
- Own the month-end close process and prepare multiple sets of management accounts end to end for senior review.
- Identify opportunities to streamline month-end processes and improve reporting efficiency.
- Review existing finance operations and implement process improvements where appropriate.
- Prepare monthly VAT returns for the group.
- Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts across multiple entities.
- Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and manage the majority of audit fieldwork.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting systems to support timely reporting.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Location / Office / Culture
The role is based in Studley, offering a supportive office environment. You’ll join a close-knit, collaborative finance team within a wider tech business that values ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement. The culture is hands-on and approachable, with the opportunity to lead a small team, influence processes, and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package in a growing, well-run organisation.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite is desirable but not essential.
- Advanced Excel skills with confidence handling large and complex data sets.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and best practice.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
- Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Why Join the business
- Supportive senior leadership within a growing tech environment.
- Lead and develop a small finance team.
- Broad group-level exposure across UK and international entities.
- Hands-on role with real ownership and influence over finance processes.
- Opportunity to improve systems and shape how finance operates.
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
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