Group Finance Manager - Trace - Expert Accountancy Recruitment : Job Details

Group Finance Manager  London (City) / (Hybrid Working)  Financial Services  About the Company:  Our client is a dynamic and fast-paced financial services firm that has recently undergone significant positive changes. With a new CFO at the helm, they are on a journey to enhance their financial processes and build a sustainable platform for growth. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a private equity-backed business with a rich history of organic and acquisitive growth.  Role Overview:  Our client is seeking a qualified Group Finance Manager with a strong background in financial services. The successful candidate will play a critical role within their finance team, working closely with the Group Financial Controller to produce accurate financial information and ensure robust financial controls. This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of technical accounting skills, financial analysis, and leadership capabilities.  Key Responsibilities:  Financial Reporting, Processes, and Controls:

• Produce accurate financial information, including external/internal reporting, audits, monthly P&L, BS, CF consolidation, and interim reporting.
• Establish and enforce robust financial reporting controls.
• Review and challenge the work of junior finance team members, ensuring compliance with IFRS.
• Provide technical support to junior team members on complex accounting issues.
• Oversee and improve transactional finance processes.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations.

  Tax, Treasury, and Compliance: 

• Lead the production of consolidated statutory financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and coordinate audit processes.
• Assist in managing the VAT return process and support VAT arrangements.
• Collaborate with external corporate tax team and advisors on annual tax returns and treasury processes.
• Deliver regulatory submissions and capital/liquidity planning activities.
• Support the wind-up of legal entities post-integration.

  Leadership and Management:

• Foster a collaborative culture within the finance team and across the organisation.
• Participate in finance improvement and system replacement projects.
• Establish strong relationships to share best practices and encourage a "one team" mindset.

  Financial Analysis:

• Analyse monthly financial performance and provide narrative on variances.
• Support the production of weekly cashflow forecasts.
• Play a key role in budgeting and forecasting processes.

  Acquisitions and Growth: 

• Be actively involved in the company’s acquisitions, playing a crucial role in financial due diligence, quality of earnings reviews, and the integration of new acquisitions.
• Work closely with the CFO, Group Financial Controller, and Head of FP&A on strategic acquisition initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support acquisition decisions and post-acquisition integration.
• Lead financial assessments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of new acquisitions into the business.

  General:  

• Assist the Group Financial Controller and work on ad hoc projects as needed.

  Candidate Profile:

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a strong commercial mindset.
• Minimum 2-3 years post-qualification experience.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and UK/US GAAP.
• Experience with complex multi-entity consolidation.
• Self-starter with a hands-on approach.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build rapport at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Structured thinker capable of simplifying complex issues.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.

  Benefits:

• Hybrid working model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Direct involvement in strategic acquisitions and integration processes.
• Exposure to the investment and wealth management sectors.

  We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates that fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.    At Trace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that, in any business, it is imperative that all members of staff feel appreciated and respected in their roles. Our job is simply to find the best candidate on the market, regardless of their age, race, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other factor irrelevant to their qualifications and competencies.If you have any further questions regarding accessibility throughout the process, then please get in touch or call a member of our DEIB Champions team.