Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsPE-backed business with a clear buy-and-build strategyHelp to develop the Finance function as the business growsAbout Our ClientMy client are a PE backed, B2B, international organisation , working with a broad range of sectors and have market share within their specialism.Turning over approximately £10 million per year, the business is embracing technology and AI to enable growth and continue to deliver increasingly sophisticated solutions for their customers. Since receiving PE investment in 2022, the business has pursued an ambitious buy-and-build strategy, completing multiple acquisitions across Europe and with further growth planned.Job DescriptionAs number 2 in finance, you'll play a key role in strengthening the Group Finance function and ensuring the numbers across the international business are accurate, robust and well controlled.Responsibilities Include:Leading the Group consolidation across all entitiesProducing and reviewing monthly management accounts and ensuring a timely and accurate closeTaking ownership of the year-end audit and working closely with external auditorsManaging a small team of PL,SL and a Management AccountantSupporting budgeting and forecastingSupporting the integration of newly acquired businesses into the Group reporting structureThe Successful ApplicantThey're looking for someone with a strong technical grounding, the ability to work collaboratively and the ambition to take ownership.You'll ideally have:ACA, ACCA qualification, gained in a practice environmentExperience with group reporting and consolidationA good understanding of statutory accounts and auditExperience leading a small team of transactional finance colleaguesIdeally some exposure to a PE-backed or acquisitive environmentThe confidence to work across multiple international entitiesStrong Excel skills and the ability to understand and interrogate dataMy client are also looking for someone who is:Easy-going. Collaborative. Flexible. Driven.What's on OfferCompetitive salary up to £65,000Hybrid working with 4 days per home & 1 day in office in South ManchesterAnnual BonusContactAlana SpencerQuote job refJN-082026-7076760Phone number+44 161 829 0493Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorGroup AccountsSectorBusiness ServicesWhereStockportContract typePermanentConsultant nameAlana SpencerConsultant phone+44 161 829 0493Job referenceJN-082026-7076760