Group Finance Manager

Group Financial Manager - Exceptional Opportunity with Leading Business Watford | £75,000 + up to 20% bonus | 2-4 years PQE

I'm excited to be partnering with a prestigious group business based in Watford to recruit a Group Financial Manager for what I can genuinely say is one of the most compelling finance opportunities I've seen this year.

About My Client My client is a well-established, multi-entity group business with an outstanding reputation for developing finance talent. They're currently undergoing an exciting transformation programme and are looking to strengthen their finance team with a technically excellent professional who's ready to take their career to the next level. This organisation is genuinely committed to career development - I've placed several candidates here over the years, and many have progressed to Finance Director level within 3-5 years. Their track record speaks for itself.

This role offers genuine technical depth and variety that you simply won't find elsewhere at this level: Group Consolidations & Management:

• Lead complex group consolidation processes across multiple subsidiaries
• Oversee intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments
• Manage comprehensive group management accounts within tight deadlines
• Handle foreign currency translations and consolidation complexities
• Supervise junior team members in consolidation activities Statutory Compliance & Coordination:
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation for multiple group entities
• Ensure full compliance with Companies House filing requirements across the group
• Lead coordination with external auditors across group companies
• Manage statutory reporting timelines and deliverables across complex group structures Financial Leadership & Analysis:
• Produce high-quality management reporting packs for board and senior stakeholders
• Lead development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models and analysis
• Oversee month-end close processes across the group
• Drive process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy Technical Oversight & Control:
• Manage complex accounting treatments including provisions, accruals, and deferrals
• Oversee fixed asset registers and depreciation calculations across entities
• Review journal postings and maintain robust month-end controls
• Lead technical accounting research and provide guidance to team members

I need candidates with: Essential Qualifications:

• ACA qualified professionals seeking their second move from practice (Big 4/Top 10 preferred), OR
• ACCA qualified with demonstrable experience in large corporate or group environments Technical Experience (2-4 years PQE):
• Strong group consolidation experience with some leadership exposure
• Statutory accounts preparation across multiple entities
• Complex multi-entity accounting environments
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with consolidation software
• Experience managing audit processes and external auditor relationships Leadership Attributes:
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff members
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results through others
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ambitious and eager to progress in a group environment

What My Client Offers Immediate Package:

• £75,000 base salary
• Performance-related bonus up to 20% (£15,000)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements Career Development:
• Structured personal development plan created within your first month
• Regular progress reviews and clear progression pathway
• Exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting
• Opportunity to lead transformation projects
• Fast-track progression opportunities - many of my previous placements have been promoted within 18 months Professional Growth:
• Work alongside highly experienced finance professionals
• Exposure to complex accounting challenges that will accelerate your development
• Opportunity to influence financial processes during transformation
• Cross-functional project involvement