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Group Finance Manager

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Group Finance Manager

  1. Permanent
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum + Car Allowance
LH545452

Leeds, West Yorkshire

The details

Delighted to be partnering with a fast paced growing organisation on their search for a Group Finance Manager!

My client are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Accounting Specialist to join their Group Finance team based in Leeds. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting global financial operations, providing expert guidance on technical accounting matters, and ensuring compliance with evolving financial reporting standards. The position is primarily project-based and offers the opportunity to influence financial practices across a diverse international footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Standards

  • Monitor and interpret new and emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on the organization.
  • Analyse current accounting practices and identify areas for improvement or alignment with best practices.
  • Develop and communicate clear, practical guidance on technical accounting issues, considering materiality and regional variations.

Process & Control Improvement

  • Lead the development and implementation of updated processes and procedures to meet technical reporting requirements.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the control environment and recommend enhancements to support compliance and accuracy.
  • Contribute to the design and maintenance of robust financial reporting frameworks.

Advisory & Transactional Support

  • Provide ad-hoc technical accounting support on significant or complex transactions.
  • Assist regional and group finance teams with technical queries and ensure consistent application of accounting policies.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors to explain and support accounting treatments.

Training & Communication

  • Deliver internal training and create user-friendly guidance materials on technical accounting topics.
  • Present complex financial concepts in a clear and accessible manner to non-finance professionals.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the finance function.

Ideal candidate

  • Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

  • First or Second time mover (Assistant Manager & Manager level will be considered)
  • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and work effectively across global teams.

Please get in touch for more details: laura.hudson@markssattin.com or 0113 5132452

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