Description

A fast-growing international cyber security business is seeking a commercially minded Group Finance Manager to join its leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-impact role for a qualified finance professional who enjoys combining operational excellence with strategic finance, systems improvement, and business partnering.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a scaling technology organisation, helping to shape finance processes, improve systems, support commercial decision-making, and drive efficiency across multiple international entities.

The Role

As Group Finance Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while leading finance transformation initiatives across the business. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Consulting, Product, Sales and Marketing, providing accurate financial insight to support growth and strategic decision-making.

We're looking for someone with a continuous improvement mindset-someone who challenges existing processes, embraces technology, and enjoys building scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Strategy & Systems

• Own and manage the company's ERP platform, including supporting a planned migration to a modern AI-enabled solution.
• Drive finance transformation projects, process improvements, and systems optimisation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Lead cost management initiatives and support business-wide profitability improvements.

Operational Finance

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to operational and commercial teams.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Manage treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, and working capital.
• Prepare and maintain accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Own VAT compliance and R&D tax credit processes, ensuring timely submissions and maximising available opportunities.
• Ensure financial data integrity and maintain a robust, reliable finance reporting environment.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Support financial operations across international entities in North America, Europe, and APAC.
• Coordinate external audits and maintain strong internal financial controls.
• Ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations and governance standards.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified (essential).
• Strong understanding of management accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and financial controls.
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple priorities.
• Adaptable, proactive, and motivated by continuous improvement.