Group Finance Manager - Consolidation

Group Finance Manager

• Consolidation6 month FTC5 days in the office per weekCentral London (West End) basedCompany OverviewOur client is a technology company specialising in AI-powered engagement platforms designed to revolutionize mobile commerce. The company’s mission is to help retailers, brands, and manufacturers create real-time, dynamic interactions with consumers through mobile and desktop channels. Using its proprietary AI platform, it enables users to receive relevant information and complete purchases with a single tap, streamlining the entire buying experience.Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Accountant with Excel Development skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in developing and maintaining sophisticated Excel templates for reporting and consolidation processes, ensuring that all documents are designed for accuracy, usability, and efficiency. You will be responsible for building, updating, and releasing changes to templates, as well as troubleshooting and fixing bugs as part of a collaborative project-based environment. The role will require coordination with multiple stakeholders to ensure that template updates are executed seamlessly and meet the requirements of the organization. Reporting to the Group Financial Director.Scope of the Job• Design and develop custom Excel templates for reporting and consolidation processes, ensuring alignment with business requirements.• Ensure templates include sufficient information and account detail to support external reporting for all subsidiaries.• Build templates that are accurate, efficient, and user-friendly.• Identify and resolve issues or bugs in existing Excel templates to improve functionality and performance.• Collaborate with the other finance team members to ensure that template releases and bug fixes meet business objectives.• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide progress updates and release information.• Perform thorough testing and validation of all template changes to ensure they are accurate.• Document all modifications and updates to templates, ensuring proper version control and clear documentation of bug fixes and feature changes.• Ensure that all users are informed of the changes and are properly trained or supported in using the updated templates.Experience• Qualified Accountant, with experience of Management and External Reporting.• Experience within a high-growth, dynamic environment and multi-country.• Experience of working within a listed international group environment.• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.• Proven experience working as an Excel Developer or in a similar role, with a strong focus on automation, template development, and troubleshooting.• Expertise in financial software and ERP systems along with advanced skills in Microsoft Office.• Solid understanding of Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables, data models) and Word document formatting and automation (e.g., macros, templates).• Experience with VBA programming to automate tasks and develop custom solutions is highly preferred• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Office or programming (VBA, Excel, etc.)Skills• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.• Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing templates with large datasets or complex formatting.• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to nontechnical stakeholders.• Project management experience, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks. Group Finance Manager
• Consolidation 6 month FTC 5 days in the office per week Central London (West End) based Company Overview Our client is a technology company specialising in AI-powered engagement platforms designed to revolutionize mobile commerce. The company’s mission is to help retailers, brands, and manufacturers create real-time, dynamic interactions with consumers through mobile and desktop channels. Using its proprietary AI platform, it enables users to receive relevant information and complete purchases with a single tap, streamlining the entire buying experience. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Accountant with Excel Development skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in developing and maintaining sophisticated Excel templates for reporting and consolidation processes, ensuring that all documents are designed for accuracy, usability, and efficiency. You will be responsible for building, updating, and releasing changes to templates, as well as troubleshooting and fixing bugs as part of a collaborative project-based environment. The role will require coordination with multiple stakeholders to ensure that template updates are executed seamlessly and meet the requirements of the organization. Reporting to the Group Financial Director. Scope of the Job • Design and develop custom Excel templates for reporting and consolidation processes, ensuring alignment with business requirements. • Ensure templates include sufficient information and account detail to support external reporting for all subsidiaries. • Build templates that are accurate, efficient, and user-friendly. • Identify and resolve issues or bugs in existing Excel templates to improve functionality and performance. • Collaborate with the other finance team members to ensure that template releases and bug fixes meet business objectives. • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide progress updates and release information. • Perform thorough testing and validation of all template changes to ensure they are accurate. • Document all modifications and updates to templates, ensuring proper version control and clear documentation of bug fixes and feature changes. • Ensure that all users are informed of the changes and are properly trained or supported in using the updated templates. • Qualified Accountant, with experience of Management and External Reporting. • Experience within a high-growth, dynamic environment and multi-country. • Experience of working within a listed international group environment. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. • Proven experience working as an Excel Developer or in a similar role, with a strong focus on automation, template development, and troubleshooting. • Expertise in financial software and ERP systems along with advanced skills in Microsoft Office. • Solid understanding of Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables, data models) and Word document formatting and automation (e.g., macros, templates). • Experience with VBA programming to automate tasks and develop custom solutions is highly preferred • Relevant certifications in Microsoft Office or programming (VBA, Excel, etc.) • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively. • Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing templates with large datasets or complex formatting. • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to nontechnical stakeholders. • Project management experience, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks.