Job Title: Group Finance Manager - Full Time

Location: Cheshire (Hybrid - up to 2 days per week working away from the office)

Reports To: Group Financial Controller

About the Group:
A well-established, listed organisation. The Group focuses on profitable growth through a combination of organic expansion, investment, and strategic acquisitions.

The Role:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced financial accountant or finance manager seeking plc experience. The Group Finance Manager will provide consolidated financial information to support senior finance leadership and the Board, while playing a key role in strengthening internal control frameworks and ensuring compliance with evolving corporate governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review Group statutory accounts under IFRS, support subsidiary accounts under FRS101, assist with half-year and year-end reporting, and liaise with external auditors.
• Projects & Controls: Lead external financial control audits, support internal audits, develop and improve internal control frameworks, manage fraud risk processes, and assist with acquisitions accounting
• Management Reporting & Analysis: Support budgeting and re-forecasting processes, and improve reporting systems to the Board.
• Technical Expertise: Act as a technical accounting centre of excellence for the divisional finance teams, prepare accounting memos, and maintain group policies, procedures, and controls.
• Treasury & Taxation: Support cash flow and net debt forecasting, review treasury outputs, and act as a point of contact with external tax advisors for year-end compliance and provisioning.

Experience & Qualifications:

• ACA qualified accountant, with experience as a Financial Accountant, Finance Manager, or senior practice professional moving into industry.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to apply accounting standards in practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Cognos experience desirable.
• Ability to work proactively and independently with excellent communication skills.
• A growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Apply?

This role offers exposure to a plc environment, high-level financial reporting, and involvement in significant strategic projects. It is an excellent step for ambitious finance professionals looking to broaden their expertise and influence business decisions at a Group level.