Full job descriptionI’m currently partnering with a large international business to recruit a Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.


This is a broad and highly visible role, combining financial reporting, team leadership, process improvement and systems development. Reporting into senior finance leadership, you’ll lead a small team while driving improvements across reporting processes and helping maximise the value of finance systems implementation.


This opportunity would suit a qualified accountant with strong reporting experience, previous team management exposure, and the ability to balance day-to-day delivery with continuous improvement initiatives.


Key Responsibilities
*Lead the delivery and review of group reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and consistency.
*Act as the primary finance contact for key external stakeholder reporting requirements.
*Produce insightful analysis on monthly and quarterly performance, identifying trends and key business drivers.
*Manage and develop a team comprising Senior Accountants and Assistant Accountants, providing support, guidance and review.
*Support the ongoing development and optimisation of a newly implemented reporting system, helping to embed best practice across the finance function.
*Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, increase automation and reduce manual intervention.
*Evaluate activities that could be transitioned into a shared service environment to improve efficiency and controls.
*Work closely with finance and operational teams to enhance reporting capabilities and deliver process improvements.
*Explore opportunities to leverage technology and AI to improve reporting quality, insight and productivity.


About You
*ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
*Strong financial reporting and analysis experience within a complex organisation.
*Previous experience managing or mentoring finance teams.
*Systems-savvy, with experience improving financial processes and reporting tools.
*Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and explaining financial performance clearly.
*Commercially minded, proactive and keen to drive continuous improvement.
*Experience within multi-entity or group environments would be advantageous.


This role offers the chance to join a high-performing finance function at an exciting period of change and transformation.


If you’re an experienced Finance Manager looking for a role that combines leadership, reporting and improvement projects, I’d be keen to speak with you.