Inspired 360x180 MP Finance

Group Finance Manager - High growth, PE Backed SME
London
Competitive basic salary dependant on experience

 

An opportunity has arisen for a Group Finance Manager to join Inspired - a rapidly growing, PE Backed SME based in central London.

Details about the Client

Based in London, Inspired owns and operates a global network of 27 premium schools and five early learning centres educating over 18,600 students across four continents.

Since its establishment in July 2013, Inspired has grown its EBITDA by more than seven-fold.

 

Group Finance Manager - High growth, PE Backed SME

Detailed Job Description

The group is continuing to grow and is looking to recruit a newly formed position of Group Finance Manager to help support the Group in its next stage of development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Management Accounting

  • Responsible for the month end group consolidation, including progress tracking; posting of group consolidation / elimination journals for each reporting period; verification of data and key metrics; manage the intercompany reporting process; month end exchange rate uploads and notification; and resolution of outstanding matters 
  • Preparation, review, interpretation and development of the Group Management Accounts; monthly Board Pack; and annual budget reporting
  • Understand key risks and issues and provide financial reports, analysis and commentaries on P&L; Balance Sheet; Cashflow; Working Capital, and other financial and non-financial KPIs. 
  • Group level analytics and balance sheet reconciliations during month end close

Financial Accounting

  • Preparation of Annual Group Consolidated Accounts in accordance with IFRS 
  • Co-ordination of preparation of UK subsidiary accounts in accordance withRS 101
  • Accounting for certain investment and holding companies as well as ownership of all statutory and consolidation adjustments 
  • Assisting worldwide finance teams in key accounting areas such as acquisition accounting, fair value accounting
  • Preparation of group reporting instructions 
  • Liaison with external auditors
  • Implementation of new accounting requirements and monitoring group wide compliance, including upcoming new Revenue and Leases Standards 
  • Loan covenant compliance reviews

Candidate's Profile

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • Qualified Accountant (likely ACA) with 1-3yrs post qualified industry experience
  • Experience of performing complex multi-currency consolidations, IFRS (can be during practice)
  • Working knowledge of Cognos Controller / TM1 is desirable
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly-growing environment start-up environment
  • Well organised and good attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Some overseas travel is anticipated

Accountancy

Group Finance Manager - High growth, PE Backed SME

What's on offer

On offer for the successful candidate is:

  • Competitive basic salary dependant on experience
  • Discretionary bonus
  • 5% matched pension
  • 25 days holiday


Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPGW13825394Z