Group Finance Manager

HedgerWay are currently working with a global PE Backed organisation in the recruitment of a Group Finance Manager based in Central London.

The client is the market leader in their sector and and has a sustained record of profitability and global expansion, operating across 35+ countries.

This is a key role responsible for delivering accurate financial and statutory reporting, improving finance processes, and supporting a fast-growing global organisation. You will work closely with central, regional, and local finance teams, ensuring compliance with IFRS and driving continuous improvement across the accounting function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Control

• Manage financial and statutory reporting requirements across the Group
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS
• Oversee trial balances, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of central entity accounts

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate year-end and ad-hoc audits with external auditors
• Deliver audit-ready financials with minimal adjustments
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance across entities

Process Improvement

• Drive automation and efficiency across accounting processes
• Improve systems and reporting capabilities (including finance systems and controls)
• Reduce manual processes and support transition to a controls-based audit

Business Partnering

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions
• Support acquisitions, due diligence, and integration of new entities
• Collaborate with Group Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and regional finance teams

Treasury & Tax

• Oversee central treasury accounting and transactions
• Prepare tax reporting packs and liaise with Group Tax
• Support development of treasury systems and controls

Team Leadership

• Line manage and develop an Assistant Group Accountant
• Coach and mentor team members to build a high-performing function

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and have c.2 years’ post-qualification experience in a large global organisation.

They are looking for someone with strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting experience and has had exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency environments.