Group Finance Manager

Group Finance Manager

Location: Norfolk NR3
Salary: £50,000 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, but open to part-time and flexible working
Contact: Permanent

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a fast-growing, dynamic company
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Career development opportunities in a company focused on growth and M&A

The Company:

Finelight Group Limited is a dynamic and rapidly growing company focused on strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in a diverse portfolio of businesses. 

We are committed to driving long-term value creation within our portfolio through operational excellence and strong financial oversight.

As we expand, we are looking for a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to support our portfolio companies and play a critical role in overseeing the integration of acquisitions post-transaction.

About The Role  

As our Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our portfolio companies, including consolidated monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and managing the year-end audit process.

A key aspect of this role will also involve supporting the integration of new acquisitions, ensuring that financial systems, reporting, and operations are effectively aligned with the wider group. You will be a key partner to portfolio business finance teams, helping them to streamline operations, implement financial best practices, and maintain financial integrity. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Deliver timely and accurate consolidated financial reports with variance analysis and insights.
• Ensure portfolio reporting meets group standards and deadlines.

Year-End Audit

• Lead the group and portfolio companies’ year-end audit process.
• Liaise with external auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.

Post-Acquisition Integration

• Manage financial integration of new acquisitions into group systems and processes.
• Align budgeting, forecasting, and reporting during the integration phase.

Portfolio Support

• Provide financial oversight and guidance to portfolio finance teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and implementation of best practices in financial reporting.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Develop and maintain group financial forecasting models.
• Lead annual budgeting and monitor portfolio performance against targets.

Banking & Treasury

• Oversee cash management, liquidity, and treasury operations across the group.
• Maintain banking relationships and ensure policy compliance.

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure accurate records, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Support senior leadership with ad hoc reporting and analysis.

Requirements:

Education:

• Professional qualification – ACA, ACCA or similar

Experience:

• Strong understanding of financial consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance role, with a focus on financial reporting, consolidation, or portfolio management.
• Experience working with post-acquisition integration and managing the financial aspects of integrating newly acquired businesses.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Experience with Xero accounting software
• Familiarity with banking platforms, treasury management, and cash flow forecasting.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex financial data.
• Detail-oriented and meticulous in financial reporting and compliance.
• Proactive, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work cross-functionally and engage with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with portfolio companies and internal teams.

Click ‘APPLY’ now and send us your up-to-date CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Join us and play a key role in driving financial excellence across a dynamic and growing portfolio.

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