Group Finance Manager (M&A & Integration)

Group Finance Manager (M&A & Integration) | £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working | East Midlands

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Are you a technically strong finance professional looking for a role that offers far more than month-end reporting?

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Do you want to play a key role in acquisitions, integration projects, strategic finance and business growth whilst working directly with an experienced senior leadership team?

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Cherry Professional are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and expanding organisation to recruit a Group Finance Manager (M&A & Integration).

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This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified professional seeking broader commercial exposure.

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You'll join a growing business where finance is a true commercial partner and where you'll have the opportunity to influence decision-making, support strategic initiatives and contribute directly to the organisation's continued success.

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The Opportunity

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Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll operate at the heart of the business, supporting both day-to-day financial activities and high-profile strategic projects.

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You'll be exposed to a diverse range of responsibilities covering:

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• Technical accounting
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• Group reporting
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• Acquisitions and integration activity
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• Commercial finance projects
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• Stakeholder management
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• Finance transformation initiatives
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• Business growth and strategic planning
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This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to move towards a broader, more commercially impactful role.

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Key Responsibilities

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Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

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• Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting
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• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end processes
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• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls
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• Support audit processes and maintain strong governance frameworks
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• Assist with treasury and cashflow forecasting activities
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• Deliver accurate, insightful and timely financial information to senior stakeholders
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Acquisitions & Integration

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• Support financial due diligence activities during acquisitions
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• Assist with the onboarding of newly acquired businesses
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• Coordinate post-acquisition integration projects
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• Drive consistency across financial reporting, systems and controls
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• Monitor integration progress and identify opportunities for improvement
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• Work closely with senior leaders to support successful acquisitions and business expansion
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Commercial Finance & Strategic Projects

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• Provide analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making
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• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
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• Assist with long-term business planning and investment appraisals
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• Develop meaningful KPI reporting and performance metrics
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• Contribute to change management and transformation projects
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• Partner with operational leaders across the organisation to drive performance improvements
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Stakeholder Management

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• Act as a key finance representative across the business
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• Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders
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• Liaise extensively with external advisers including:
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• Accountants
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• Legal specialists
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• Banking partners
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• Auditors
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• Corporate finance advisers
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• Support commercial negotiations, acquisitions and strategic business initiatives
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• Manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring deadlines are consistently met
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About You

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We're seeking a motivated and ambitious finance professional who enjoys operating in a dynamic, project-led environment.

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Essential

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• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
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• Good technical accounting background
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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• Able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Highly Desirable

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• Acquisition or M&A exposure
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• Post-acquisition integration experience
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• Group or multi-entity environment experience
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• Banking and lender relationship exposure
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Why Apply?

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This is far more than a traditional Finance Manager role.

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You'll have the opportunity to:

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• Work directly alongside the senior leadership team
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• Gain valuable exposure to acquisitions and business growth strategies
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• Influence key business decisions
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• Lead and contribute to high-profile finance projects
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• Build relationships with senior leaders and external advisers
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• Join an ambitious, growing and acquisitive organisation
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Interested?

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If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with commercial influence, strategic project work and acquisition exposure, we'd love to hear from you.

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