Central Employment are currently recruiting for a Group Finance Manager on behalf of a high-growth Manufacturing business headquartered in Sunderland initially on a 12 month fixed term basis. Reporting into the Senior Finance Leadership Team, this role plays a key part in delivering accurate group reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring financial compliance across all business units. The successful Group Finance Manager will have significant senior stakeholder exposure to lead the Finance Team through consolidation and audits. Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly consolidation of group results, reviewing business unit submissions, intercompany eliminations, and preparing consolidation journals. Lead the group audit being the primary point of contact with the external Auditors Produce accurate and timely Group Management Accounts, including detailed P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow reporting. Support new IFRS and country/UK reporting requirements by providing support and guidance Support internal and external stakeholders with high-quality financial reports, including group leadership, investors, and banking partners. Coordinate the monthly forecasting process, including covenant tracking and variance analysis. Drive the preparation of group-wide budgets, scenario planning, and financial modelling. Partner with site finance teams t...