Group Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £70,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £60,000-£70,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1HL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4780492_1773743851 |
Summary
Your new company
A leading UK retail company is seeking a Group Finance Manager to join its central finance function. This is a key role within a complex, fast‑paced group environment reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will play a pivotal part in driving high‑quality financial reporting, forecasting and compliance across cash flow, balance sheet and debt instruments.
Your new role
You'll be responsible for;
- Month-end cashflow reporting for the UK group
- Production of board‑level reporting packs for performance and business review meetings
- Monthly forecasting of cashflow and net debt
- Preparation of interest accruals, finance lease interest and journals
- Daily cashflow model preparation and monitoring of operational cash balances
- Half‑yearly reporting and actual‑vs‑budget analysis
- Managing internal and external audit queries
- Preparing technical accounting papers under FRS102 and IFRS
- Supporting statutory accounts production and disclosures on net debt and financial instruments
What you'll need to succeed
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS / FRS102
- Background in group finance
- Experience preparing technical papers for senior finance and auditors
- Exposure to refinance processes desirable
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
What you'll get in return
You'll be paid a salary of £60,000-£70,000 per annum with hybrid working, discretionary bonus and a clear development pathway.
What you need to do now
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