Senior Finance Manager - Group Accounting

Join a forward-thinking organisation at a key stage in its financial transformation. As Senior Finance Manager – Group Accounting, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening reporting accuracy, enhancing technical accounting insight, and driving improved decision-making across a large, multi-entity environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic partnering with hands-on technical control — helping deliver a reliable, high-quality Group Accounting function that supports the organisation’s long-term plans.

What you’ll gain

A permanent role offering genuine ownership, visibility, and influence. You’ll report directly to senior finance leadership, leading a motivated team while overseeing group-level reporting, statutory preparation, audit coordination, internal controls, and the development of colleagues and systems.

The organisation offers hybrid working, flexibility in how you design your week, and a collaborative finance culture focused on continuous improvement and professional development.

What you’ll do

• Lead group-level financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, and consolidation activity

• Manage the audit process, ensuring schedules, reconciliations, and documentation are accurate and complete

• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on complex or novel transactions

• Maintain a strong internal control environment and identify process improvements

• Translate technical accounting concepts for non-finance colleagues across the organisation

• Oversee key accounting activities including journals, Chart of Accounts management, and financial schedules

• Liaise with internal teams, auditors, and joint venture partners to ensure clarity and compliance

What you’ll need

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA) with strong technical accounting capability

• Experience working in large, complex, multi-entity environments

• Strong understanding of FRS 102 and related reporting frameworks

• Proven leadership skills with experience developing and motivating finance teams

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess financial risk and implications

• Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders and explain accounting impacts

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now to join a values-driven organisation where your expertise will have real impact, your voice will be heard, and your development will be supported every step of the way.