Group Finance Manager (M&A & Integration)

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

The Opportunity

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.

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

Technical accounting

Group reporting

Acquisitions and integration activity

Commercial finance projects

Stakeholder management

Finance transformation initiatives

Business growth and strategic planning

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to move towards a broader, more commercially impactful role.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
• Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls
• Support audit processes and maintain strong governance frameworks
• Assist with treasury and cashflow forecasting activities
• Deliver accurate, insightful and timely financial information to senior stakeholdersAcquisitions & Integration
• Support financial due diligence activities during acquisitions
• Assist with the onboarding of newly acquired businesses
• Coordinate post-acquisition integration projects
• Drive consistency across financial reporting, systems and controls
• Monitor integration progress and identify opportunities for improvement
• Work closely with senior leaders to support successful acquisitions and business expansionCommercial Finance & Strategic Projects
• Provide analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assist with long-term business planning and investment appraisals
• Develop meaningful KPI reporting and performance metrics
• Contribute to change management and transformation projects
• Partner with operational leaders across the organisation to drive performance improvementsStakeholder Management
• Act as a key finance representative across the business
• Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders
• Liaise extensively with external advisers including:
• Accountants
• Legal specialists
• Banking partners
• Auditors
• Corporate finance advisers
• Support commercial negotiations, acquisitions and strategic business initiatives
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring deadlines are consistently met

About You

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

Essential

ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified

Good technical accounting background

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentHighly Desirable

Acquisition or M&A exposure

Post-acquisition integration experience

Group or multi-entity environment experience

Banking and lender relationship exposure

Why Apply?

This is far more than a traditional Finance Manager role.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Work directly alongside the senior leadership team

Gain valuable exposure to acquisitions and business growth strategies

Influence key business decisions

Lead and contribute to high-profile finance projects

Build relationships with senior leaders and external advisers

Join an ambitious, growing and acquisitive organisationInterested?

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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