Group Finance Manager

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.