Group Finance Manager

Group Finance Manager, 1bil t/o FMCG, Peterborough, 60-65k + 10% BonusIf you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Are you a recently qualified ACA looking for their first move into industry? This could be the perfect next step!We are partnering with a market-leading international FMCG group operating across 50+ countries. The business is a major supplier into UK and European retail markets and continues to scale year-on-year, supported by significant operational infrastructure and investment in systems.With a large UK footprint and a multi-entity structure, the organisation combines entrepreneurial growth with global backing, creating an environment where finance plays a genuinely strategic role.This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Group function within a complex, international environment.This is a broad Group Finance Manager role sitting at the heart of UK reporting and governance. You will act as a key interface between the UK entities and the international Group team, owning reporting, controls and driving system and process improvements.Group Reporting & Business PartneringLead weekly and monthly UK performance reporting packs for senior stakeholdersOwn month-end and year-end close across multiple entitiesPartner with department heads on shared cost managementAct as the central point of contact for Group reporting queriesBudgeting & ForecastingPrepare and manage weekly UK cash flow forecastingCoordinate the annual budget process across UK entitiesOwn forecasts and group recharge allocationsFinancial Controls & GovernanceOversee balance sheet integrity and reconciliationsReview and strengthen internal controls frameworksIdentify control gaps and implement best-practice solutionsAudit & Statutory ReportingManage year-end audit process and auditor liaisonPrepare statutory accounts and subsidiary reporting packsImprove xjdpvnf audit readiness and reduce control findingsTax & ComplianceOversee Corporation Tax and VAT complianceLiaise with HMRC and external advisersSupport R&D tax credit and capital allowance analysisSystems & TransformationSupport ongoing ERP enhancement (Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment)Drive enhancements in reporting automation (Power BI / ERP reporting tools)Essentials:ACA Qualified from top 10 PracticeStrong technical accounting knowledgeProven experience managing balance sheet controlsExcellent stakeholder management skillsConfident with ERP systems and advanced Excel

Created: 2026-04-04