Group Finance Manager

*Group Finance Manager* (Contract)

Duration: 6 months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Hook/Hybrid (2 - 3 days on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

Are you a skilled finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Group Finance Manager to join our dynamic Group Reporting team within Group Finance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to support our 2025 year-end reporting process and audit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the month-end financial reporting process to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Assisting in the production of the Annual Report and Accounts, collaborating closely with various stakeholders.
• Facilitating the external audit process by providing necessary documentation and insights.
• Analyzing and interrogating financial information to identify trends and variances.
• Preparing papers to support accounting judgments as part of the 2025 year-end process.
• Liaising with Divisions to gather crucial information, ensuring the year-end reporting process is completed accurately and on time.
• Overseeing the preparation of subsidiary financial statements.
• Addressing any other ad-hoc items required by the team to support our objectives.

Skills & Experience:

• A professional accounting qualification (eg, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, ideally within a group finance environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and working with auditors would be advantageous.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skill set.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.