Ignata Finance are proud to be exclusively partnering one of our key clients for the recruitment of their new Group Finance Manager. Our client has seen significant growth in recent years, both UK wide and across Europe. With ambitious shareholders at the helm, a new period of investment has begun that will allow the business to further capitalise on an already strong market foothold. The primary focus of the new Group Finance Manager will be to deliver strong, fast and accurate reporting across the group. You will be personally responsible for delivering the full UK P&L and you will work with the subsidiary businesses to integrate their respective P&Ls. Additionally, we are looking for someone to build and develop an effective control environment and provide strategic insight and advice to the management team. You’ll be process driven and responsible for tasks such as preparing financial statements, budget reports, forecasts, cost analysis reports, profit or loss statements, as well as making recommendations for spending or reducing costs, and providing financial analysis and advice to the GFD at any time the Group is involved in business transactions. To be successful in this role you will need to be proactive and output focussed, with an ambition to want to progress, learn and further develop your skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment – prior experience in a PE backed business would be advantageous but not essential. Key Responsibilities Delivery of monthly management and financial accounts Consolidation of monthly and annual accounts Close down of years trading, balancing of ledgers, and production of annual Statutory Accounts with Auditors Controlling income, cash flow and expenditure Leading the preparation VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax account reconciliations Understanding and supporting the business on profitable business growth, highlighting opportunities and risks Development and strengthening of internal controls Developing and managing financial systems/models/policies Management of a small team providing guidance and support The ideal candidate: ACA qualified from a top ten practice Strong ability to implement and monitor internal controls Analytical with strong attention to detail Team manager and player Good communicator, planner and organiser Strategic finance and tax planning Ambitious and forward thinker who embraces and adapts well to change Salary on offer £80-90k depending on experience.