Group Finance Manager in Peterborough - Cedar

Group Finance Manager, £1bil t/o FMCG, Peterborough, £60-65k + 20% Bonus

Are you a recently qualified ACA looking for their first move into industry? This could be the perfect next step!

We are partnering with a market-leading international FMCG group operating across 50+ countries. The business is a major supplier into UK and European retail markets and continues to scale year-on-year, supported by significant operational infrastructure and investment in systems.

With a large UK footprint and a multi-entity structure, the organisation combines entrepreneurial growth with global backing, creating an environment where finance plays a genuinely strategic role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Group function within a complex, international environment.

This is a broad Group Finance Manager role sitting at the heart of UK reporting and governance. You will act as a key interface between the UK entities and the international Group team, owning reporting, controls and driving system and process improvements.

Group Reporting & Business Partnering

• Lead weekly and monthly UK performance reporting packs for senior stakeholders
• Own month-end and year-end close across multiple entities
• Partner with department heads on shared cost management
• Act as the central point of contact for Group reporting queries

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare and manage weekly UK cash flow forecasting
• Coordinate the annual budget process across UK entities
• Own forecasts and group recharge allocations

Financial Controls & Governance

• Oversee balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
• Review and strengthen internal controls frameworks
• Identify control gaps and implement best-practice solutions

Audit & Statutory Reporting

• Manage year-end audit process and auditor liaison
• Prepare statutory accounts and subsidiary reporting packs
• Improve audit readiness and reduce control findings

Tax & Compliance

• Oversee Corporation Tax and VAT compliance
• Liaise with HMRC and external advisers
• Support R&D tax credit and capital allowance analysis

Systems & Transformation

• Support ongoing ERP enhancement (Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment)
• Drive enhancements in reporting automation (Power BI / ERP reporting tools)

Essentials:

• ACA Qualified from top 10 Practice
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Proven experience managing balance sheet controls
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Confident with ERP systems and advanced Excel