Group Finance Manager (M&A & Integration) | £60,000 – £65,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working | East Midlands
Are you a technically strong finance professional looking for a role that offers far more than month-end reporting?
Do you want to play a key role in acquisitions, integration projects, strategic finance and business growth whilst working directly with an experienced senior leadership team?
Cherry Professional are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and expanding organisation to recruit a Group Finance Manager (M&A & Integration).
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified professional seeking broader commercial exposure.
You’ll join a growing business where finance is a true commercial partner and where you’ll have the opportunity to influence decision-making, support strategic initiatives and contribute directly to the organisation’s continued success.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you’ll operate at the heart of the business, supporting both day-to-day financial activities and high-profile strategic projects.
You’ll be exposed to a diverse range of responsibilities covering:
- Technical accounting
- Group reporting
- Acquisitions and integration activity
- Commercial finance projects
- Stakeholder management
- Finance transformation initiatives
- Business growth and strategic planning
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to move towards a broader, more commercially impactful role.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
- Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting
- Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end processes
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls
- Support audit processes and maintain strong governance frameworks
- Assist with treasury and cashflow forecasting activities
- Deliver accurate, insightful and timely financial information to senior stakeholders
Acquisitions & Integration
- Support financial due diligence activities during acquisitions
- Assist with the onboarding of newly acquired businesses
- Coordinate post-acquisition integration projects
- Drive consistency across financial reporting, systems and controls
- Monitor integration progress and identify opportunities for improvement
- Work closely with senior leaders to support successful acquisitions and business expansion
Commercial Finance & Strategic Projects
- Provide analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
- Assist with long-term business planning and investment appraisals
- Develop meaningful KPI reporting and performance metrics
- Contribute to change management and transformation projects
- Partner with operational leaders across the organisation to drive performance improvements
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key finance representative across the business
- Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders
- Liaise extensively with external advisers including:
- Accountants
- Legal specialists
- Banking partners
- Auditors
- Corporate finance advisers
- Support commercial negotiations, acquisitions and strategic business initiatives
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring deadlines are consistently met
About You
We’re seeking a motivated and ambitious finance professional who enjoys operating in a dynamic, project-led environment.
Essential
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
- Good technical accounting background
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Highly Desirable
- Acquisition or M&A exposure
- Post-acquisition integration experience
- Group or multi-entity environment experience
- Banking and lender relationship exposure
Why Apply?
This is far more than a traditional Finance Manager role.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Work directly alongside the senior leadership team
- Gain valuable exposure to acquisitions and business growth strategies
- Influence key business decisions
- Lead and contribute to high-profile finance projects
- Build relationships with senior leaders and external advisers
- Join an ambitious, growing and acquisitive organisation
Interested?
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with commercial influence, strategic project work and acquisition exposure, we’d love to hear from you.
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