Group Finance Manager

About the company

Aila Recruitment is exclusively supporting a successful international business with the appointment of a Group Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

• 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

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.

Your tasks

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.

• 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

Requirements

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.

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

• 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

What we offer

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.

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.

Other

£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?