REF: EV53869

Job Title: Group Finance Manager

Industry: Software / Tech

Employment Type: Contract - Interim

Location: London

Salary Guide: £68,000 - £75,000

The successful candidate for this Group Finance Manager role will be a qualified accountant with proven group management accounting experience in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on role involves driving integration, implementing improvements, and enhancing finance processes across the business.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Group Finance Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Improving finance processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Managing monthly and annual close cycles, balance sheet reconciliations, and consolidated reporting across multi-currency entities.
• Developing clear policies and documentation for all key finance functions.
• Leading audits, statutory filings, and compliance requirements for subsidiaries and group.
• Supporting acquisitions, including due diligence and post-deal system integration.
• Partnering with senior leadership to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations.
• Driving ad hoc strategic and operational projects across the business.

Skills

The skills of the Group Finance Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA or equivalent) with previous experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Strong background in financial reporting, management accounts, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems; exposure to Xero is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced, evolving international business.
• Analytical, commercially minded, and comfortable driving process improvements.

Apply

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in technology, media, retail, pharma/biotech, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.

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