Senior Finance Manager - Group

Leeds (Hybrid)

£75,000 - £80,000

12 months FTC

As a Senior Finance Manager within the Group function of this dynamic and globally recognised organisation, you'll be stepping into a varied and evolving role that supports the business across a broad spectrum of financial reporting and control activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and embraces new technologies where your expertise will be a vital part of a high-performing team.

You'll be instrumental in delivering both internal and external financial reporting, including Group consolidations, tax compliance and reliefs, and maintaining strong financial controls. Additionally, you'll help guide the finance function through a transformative period, as the business explores potential changes to its ownership structure.

This role involves close collaboration with colleagues across finance and other departments, requiring a proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. You'll bring energy, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute significantly to the preparation of the Group's statutory accounts and annual report, ensuring high-quality external financial reporting.
• Assist the Group Financial Controller in maintaining a robust financial control framework.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to produce monthly internal financial reports, including Group-level consolidation and potentially reporting up to the parent company.
• Lead the preparation of corporation tax returns, working closely with external advisors, and manage the Group's Research and Development tax claim.
• Ensure accurate application of accounting standards such as IFRS.
• Review and evaluate development expenditure, assessing capitalisation and carrying value in line with.
• Support effective cash management through both short-term and long-term forecasting of cash flow and balance sheet metrics.
• Take ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations, including leases, capitalised development costs, corporation tax, and deferred tax.
• Facilitate a smooth audit process by preparing and reviewing working papers and coordinating project elements.

About You

We're looking for a qualified accountant with several years of post-qualification experience. You'll have a strong background in both external and internal reporting, and be confident navigating complex accounting standards and tax matters. Your expertise should span multi-GAAP and multi-currency environments, with solid experience in Group consolidation. You'll be a proactive and collaborative professional, with a track record of partnering across the business to deliver financial goals and drive projects forward.

Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination capabilities.
• Experience managing internal controls & process improvements
• Comfortable working with external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.

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