Group Finance Manager

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Job Description

Group Finance Manager, £1bil t/o FMCG, Peterborough, £60-65k + 20% Bonus

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 Partnering

  • Lead weekly and monthly UK performance reporting packs for senior stakeholders
  • Own month-end and year-end close across multiple entities
  • Partner with department heads on shared cost management
  • Act as the central point of contact for Group reporting queries

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Prepare and manage weekly UK cash flow forecasting
  • Coordinate the annual budget process across UK entities
  • Own forecasts and group recharge allocations

Financial Controls & Governance

  • Oversee balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
  • Review and strengthen internal controls frameworks
  • Identify control gaps and implement best-practice solutions

Audit & Statutory Reporting

  • Manage year-end audit process and auditor liaison
  • Prepare statutory accounts and subsidiary reporting packs
  • Improve audit readiness and reduce control findings

Tax & Compliance

  • Oversee Corporation Tax and VAT compliance
  • Liaise with HMRC and external advisers
  • Support R&D tax credit and capital allowance analysis

Systems & Transformation

  • Support ongoing ERP enhancement (Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment)
  • Drive enhancements in reporting automation (Power BI / ERP reporting tools)

Essentials:

  • ACA Qualified from top 10 Practice
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge
  • Proven experience managing balance sheet controls
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Confident with ERP systems and advanced Excel

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Location:
Peterborough
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance And Insurance

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