Group Finance Manager

Group Finance Manager - External Audit
3 Month Contract
Rate: £500 - £600 per day (INSIDE IR35)
Remote - UK Based
We are recruiting for an experienced Group Finance Manager to support a large international software business on an initial 3-month contract.
This is a key year-end role, taking ownership of the Group external audit and statutory reporting process through to submission of the financial accounts at the end of January.
The organisation has a turnover of approximately £500m, with entities across the UK, North America and APAC, so the successful candidate will need strong experience consolidating statutory accounts across a complex international group.
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of the year-end financial accounts project through to completion and submission
Lead and coordinate the Group external audit process
Consolidate statutory accounts across UK, North American and APAC entities
Act as the primary day-to-day contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders
Prepare and review consolidated Group and UK subsidiary statutory accounts
Support year-end adjustments, disclosures and audit deliverables
Prepare technical accounting and audit papers, including:
IFRS 15 / revenue recognition
Impairment reviews
Going concern assessments
Coordinate input from finance, tax and overseas subsidiary teams
Work closely with the wider Group Finance team to resolve audit queries and ensure deadlines are met
Take a hands-on approach where required, combining project ownership with detailed accounting work
Essential Experience
Fully qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or equivalent
Strong experience leading or project managing Group external audits
Experience preparing and consolidating statutory accounts for an international group
Strong technical accounting knowledge under IFRS
Good working knowledge of IFRS 15 and complex revenue recognition
Experience working within a software, SaaS or similarly contract-driven business
Strong stakeholder management skills, including working directly with external auditors
Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a busy year-end environment
This is a senior, delivery-focused contract requiring someone who can quickly take ownership of the audit and year-end reporting process and work effectively across a complex international structure.

Work arrangement
Yes