Group Finance Manager - Grafton Banks Limited : Job Details

Grafton Banks Finance is working with a successful international business to recruit its new Group Finance Manager.

This is a newly created role to support the continuing growth of the business and will lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements, assist with regulatory compliance, and provide valuable insights into financial performance across the group.

We are looking for a qualified chartered accountant (ideally practice trained) who is technically strong, experienced in group roles and skilled in consolidations. You’ll need to be proactive and have excellent stakeholder management skills.

The role is hybrid working with 2 days in the clients Guildford offices. Salary for this role is up to £75,000 + benefits including 10% bonus.

Key tasks:

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and/or IFRS or local accounting standards (GAAP where applicable).
• Consolidate group financials, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant regulations across multiple entities in various regions.
• Assist in preparing statutory financial statements for each entity and manage the external audit process in collaboration with local auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable corporate tax regulations and coordinate with external tax advisors where needed.
• Prepare financial performance reports and provide variance analysis on quarterly and annual results.
• Prepare financial performance reports and provide variance analysis on quarterly and annual results.
• Ensure the proper elimination of intercompany transactions during consolidation.
• Oversee the translation and revaluation of foreign currency transactions and balances in line with IFRS and local standards.

To be successful in this role you will need to be have the drive and energy to work in a fast paced and growing business and will enjoy taking ownership whilst also looking to improve processes and controls.