Group Finance Manager

Macildowie are working with a client based in Leicester to recruit a Group Finance Manager for a fast-paced organisation in the Retail sector. This is a permanent, office-based position offering a competitive salary (dependent on experience).

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this role plays a critical part in financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, KPI development, and ensuring strong financial governance. You will also play a key role in improving reporting standards, supporting audit processes, and providing commercial insights to support strategic business decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing timely monthly management accounts and 13-week cashflow forecasting
• Supporting treasury management and bank covenant testing
• Reviewing stock, accruals, and provisions
• Delivering insightful financial analysis to support profitability reviews
• Leading improvements in board reporting and financial modelling
• Ensuring accuracy of VAT returns and payroll submissions
• Assisting with year-end accounts and audit readiness

The ideal candidate:

• ACA/ACCA qualified accountant, with a background in practice (essential)
• Strong technical finance experience, preferably within manufacturing, FMCG or retail
• Resilient and tenacious with high attention to detail
• Comfortable working hands-on and managing competing deadlines
• Ideally experienced with Dynamics 365 and advanced Excel

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, commercially-minded finance team and support the delivery of key financial information to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
If you are looking for a clear developmental path to a Financial Controller role, this would be a great opportunity for you.
Please apply now for immediate consideration!

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