Group Finance Manager

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?

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

About the Company:

• 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 into finance systems, automation and people

The Role:

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 and AAT qualifications

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 experience
• 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 levels

What they offer:

• 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