Group Finance Manager (Retail)

Reference: 4814644Job ID: 5412234Posted: 2026-09-01Closing date: 2026-11-29Location: LondonSalary: 65-75k (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Retail & Consumer Goods / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Tahlia DuffHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 02034650012Email: tahlia.duff@hays.comYour New CompanyA fast-growing, multi-geography retail business is looking to appoint a Group Finance Manager to support its continued international expansion. Operating across multiple markets, this product-led organisation has built a strong brand presence and is investing heavily in both talent and infrastructure as it enters an exciting phase of growth.With a collaborative leadership team, excellent development opportunities and a genuinely positive culture, this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a high-profile group reporting role.Your New RoleReporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of the group's monthly and annual reporting processes, ensuring the accurate consolidation of multiple entities across various jurisdictions.Key responsibilities will include:Ownership of monthly group consolidations across multiple entities and territoriesManaging intercompany accounting, reconciliations and balances across the groupPreparation of group management accounts and board reporting packsSupporting year-end reporting and audit processesReviewing and improving group reporting controls, processes and proceduresPartnering with international finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial informationSupporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activitiesAssisting with finance transformation and process improvement initiatives as the business continues to scaleWhat You'll Need to SucceedACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedProven experience in a group reporting, group finance or financial reporting roleStrong consolidations and intercompany accounting experience (essential)Previous experience within retail, wholesale, e-commerce or other product-led environmentsExperience working within a multi-entity and preferably international businessAdvanced Excel skills and strong attention to detailA proactive and commercially minded approach with excellent stakeholder management skillsWhat You'll Get in Return65,000 - 75,000 base salaryDiscretionary bonusHybrid working modelExcellent progression opportunities within a growing finance functionExposure to senior stakeholders and international operationsSupportive, collaborative and high-performing cultureOpportunity to join a business at a particularly exciting point in its growth journeyWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4814644 - Tahlia Duff