Finance Manager

Job Purpose

The Finance Manager will work closely with the Group Financial Controller and CFO to manage day-to-day finance operations, lead the month-end close process, deliver high-quality management reporting, and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance across CR2 group entities.

Our Hybrid Working Model requires employees to be on-site three days per week — specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead the monthly close and consolidation process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain robust documentation and audit trails while driving process improvements.

Management Reporting & Insights

• Produce the monthly group management pack with clear performance analysis and insights.
• Prepare executive financial reporting for the CEO and senior leadership.
• Lead KPI reporting and enhance dashboards to support business decision-making.
• Act as a finance business partner to department heads.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and regular forecast updates.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions.

Controls, Payroll & Treasury

• Oversee payroll review and approval processes.
• Manage bank payment authorisations and ensure strong financial controls and governance.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate group and subsidiary audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of finance policies and internal controls.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely month-end close and financial reporting.
• Monthly management and executive reporting packs.
• Delivery of the annual budget and regular forecasts.
• Strong financial controls across payroll, payments, and reconciliations.
• Successful completion of group audits and statutory reporting.

Critical Competencies

• Professional Expertise
  Applies strong technical accounting knowledge and delivers accurate, compliant outputs.
• Planning & Organising

         Manages deadlines effectively with structured, disciplined work habits.

• Analytical Thinking
  Interprets data, identifies issues quickly, and develops practical solutions.
• Communication & Influence
  Presents financial information clearly and builds strong stakeholder relationships.
• Collaboration
  Works effectively across teams and supports a high‑performance finance culture.
• Results Orientation
  Takes ownership, delivers reliably, and drives continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounts, and consolidation.
• Proven track record delivering management insights and supporting senior stakeholders.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Strong controls mindset and experience overseeing payroll and payment approvals.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities.

           Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and take ownership of deliverables.
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Success Metrics

Role Delivery

• Month-end reporting delivered accurately and on time.
• High-quality insights provided to support leadership decisions.
• Smooth finance operations with strong controls.

Financial Reporting

• Accurate close process with minimal errors.
• Clear audit trails and improved process efficiency.

Management Reporting

• Management packs delivered on schedule with actionable insights.
• KPI dashboards actively used and improved.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Timely, reliable budgets and forecasts.
• Improved forecast accuracy over time.

Controls, Payroll & Treasury

• No control failures in payroll or payments.
• Strong governance demonstrated through audit feedback.

Audit & Compliance

• Audits completed on schedule with minimal findings.
• Policies and controls consistently applied.

Performance & Behaviours

• Strong communication and credibility with stakeholders.
• Ownership, accuracy, and effective problem-solving consistently demonstrated.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CR2 HPS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.