This individual is an ACA-qualified group finance manager with a strong technical background spanning audit, statutory reporting, IFRS and complex group consolidation. They have operated in a large, multi-division corporate environment while previously managing significant audit portfolios across construction, manufacturing, technology, retail, hospitality, professional services and not-for-profit.
Known for being highly organised, hands-on and technically reliable, they have a track record of improving reporting quality, tightening controls, strengthening month-end discipline and raising the standard of financial information across large, multi-entity structures. They bring the blend of rigour, polish and composure hiring managers expect from someone trained in the Big 4/Mid-Tier environment and now proven in a sizeable corporate setting.
Key strengths
- ACA qualified (first-time passes) with deep technical grounding across IFRS, statutory reporting and complex audit
- Currently leads external reporting for a large, multi-division group, improving controls, month-end cadence and shareholder reporting
- Hands-on expertise across IFRS 16, PPE, technical query resolution, audit preparation and compliance
- Strong leadership exposure — managing direct reports, delivering training, and supporting wider finance teams with technical matters
- Significant experience managing external auditors, ensuring issues are identified early and deadlines are met
- Clear, concise communicator — works confidently with Group FC/CFO level stakeholders, divisional finance teams and technical centres of excellence
- Track record of improving reporting processes, forecasting inputs, balance-sheet discipline and internal governance
- Prior audit experience managing portfolios up to £1bn+ revenue, across multiple reporting frameworks including IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP and SORP
- Experienced leading audit teams of up to 20+ staff, demonstrating strong project management, quality control and client engagement skills
