The Role
We are looking for a commercially minded, technically competent Finance Manager to take ownership of the a UK regional business, support strategic decision-making, and drive financial excellence across the group as they scale.
This is a pivotal role in a dynamic environment, perfect for someone who thrives on change and challenge, and wants to be part of shaping the future of a growing group of businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership of the UK financial reporting on a monthly basis
- Review (& appetite to ‘roll sleeves up’ in production) of monthly group accounts, including variance analysis, board pack and commentary for executive and private equity board stakeholders
- Support the wider group where required in terms of finance and stakeholder reporting
- Responsibility for statutory audit
- Budgeting / forecasting alongside operational stakeholders, gaining buy-in from key stakeholders and presenting to board / PE
- Support on M&A activities & integration - Work closely with acquisition targets to onboard financials quickly and ensure seamless integration into group reporting
- Review and support on business case preparation & cost saving initiatives alongside FP & A
- Preparing board packs and other financial information for stakeholders
- Review and develop controls and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance
Who You Are
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), ideally with experience in a group finance role.
- Experience in a multi-entity or group consolidation environment, ideally within a fast-paced business.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP Systems and Excel; Power BI / Sage 200 exposure is a bonus.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change – someone adds structure as the business scales.
- A passion for digital transformation and continuous improvement in finance.
- Ability to work autonomously
- Strong commercial common sense led approach to finance / decision making
Please contact Steve Lee on Email:steve@brackenrecruitment.com or Mobile: 075 9531 0008 for a confidential discussion.