Group Finance Manager (M&A & Integration)

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 planningThis 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 stakeholdersAcquisitions & 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 expansionCommercial 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 improvementsStakeholder 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 environmentHighly Desirable

Acquisition or M&A exposure
Post-acquisition integration experience
Group or multi-entity environment experience
Banking and lender relationship exposureWhy 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 organisationInterested?

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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