Group Finance Manager - External Audit

Key Responsibilities

• External Audit Management: Act as the main day-to-day point of contact for KPMG and internal teams (tax, treasury, regional finance) to keep the audit timetable on track.
• Consolidations & Statutory Accounts: Prepare and review year-end consolidated group accounts alongside UK subsidiary filings, ensuring all adjustments and disclosures are complete.
• Multi-Region Coordination: Consolidate financial reporting from overseas entities across the UK, North America, and APAC.
• Technical Accounting: Support technical accounting papers, including impairment reviews, going concern assessments, and IFRS 15 compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Audit & Consolidation Background: Demonstrable experience leading external audits and preparing consolidated accounts for complex, multi-region groups (£300m-£500m+).
• Sector & Technical Standards: Proven background in the software, tech, or SaaS sector (or similar environments) with strong knowledge of IFRS 15 revenue recognition.
• Delivery-Focused: Happy to operate both strategically and hands-on to produce working papers and resolve audit queries.
• Availability: Available immediately or on a maximum 2-week notice period.