Axon Moore are working on behalf of a well-established, international organisation to appoint a Group Finance Manager into a high-profile and commercially focused role. This position sits as the number two to the Head of Finance, offering excellent exposure, responsibility, and a clear pathway toward senior leadership. This is a broad and dynamic opportunity suited to a recently qualified ACA / ACCA looking to make their second move into industry, gaining well-rounded experience across financial reporting, governance, and business partnering. The Opportunity This role goes far beyond a traditional technical position. While it includes oversight of statutory reporting and compliance, it also offers meaningful involvement in commercial decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and strategic finance activities. You will act as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing insight and ensuring financial considerations are embedded in operational and strategic decisions. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee UK statutory reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage corporation tax, VAT, and wider regulatory obligations (with support from external advisors)
• Support group reporting, including consolidation and financial analysis
• Maintain robust governance frameworks and documentation
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to support decision-making
• Coordinate with external advisors across audit, tax, and regulatory matters
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the business
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, controls, and reporting
• Support international and multi-entity activities where required

About You

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Likely a second-time mover from practice or industry
• Strong grounding in financial reporting, with some exposure to tax or compliance
• Experience in a multi-entity or international environment is advantageous
• Commercially aware, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and keen to take ownership
• Motivated by progression and development toward senior finance roles

Why Apply?

• Clear progression pathway toward Financial Controller / Finance Director level
• Broad exposure across finance, not limited to a single discipline
• High visibility role with regular interaction with senior leadership
• Supportive environment with access to both internal expertise and external advisors
• Strong track record of developing and promoting talent internally

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact George Oyston