Group Finance Manager | Enterprise SaaS Scale-up | London

Essential ExperienceACA or ACCA qualified with 2+ years' post-qualified experienceStrong grounding in IFRS technical accounting and financial controlExperience within a group finance environment with exposure to international or multi-entity consolidationsExperience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, private equity-backed, or acquisitive business environmentStrong Excel and financial systems capability with a process improvement mindsetHands-on approach with the ability to balance technical accounting and operational deliveryStrong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

The ClientOur client operates a SaaS platform with a significant buy-and-build element, providing capital and strategic support to help founder-led software businesses scale quickly within a shared cloud ecosystem. They focus on empowering innovative B2B companies with resources and tools like modern business applications, data analytics, and AI.
Having secured in excess of $100m in funding, the business has completed nine acquisitions in under two years and is poised to become one of Europe's SaaS leaders.
This role offers the opportunity to join a high-growth 'Rocketship' at the forefront of cloud-enabled solutions for modern business.
The RoleOur client is hiring a Finance Manager to play a key role in the development of the group finance function within a fast-growing international SaaS platform. Reporting directly to the VP Finance, this is a high-impact opportunity for a technically strong finance professional seeking exposure across group reporting, acquisition integration, systems implementation, and finance transformation.
The successful candidate will work across a global portfolio of software businesses, supporting everything from month-end close and IFRS consolidation through to M&A integration and the development of scalable financial infrastructure. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and highly acquisitive, making it well suited to someone who enjoys combining technical accounting with operational execution and process improvement.
This is a unique opportunity to help build the finance foundations of a next-generation SaaS platform as the business continues to scale internationally through acquisition.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlay a central role in the group month-end close process across multiple international entities and jurisdictionsPrepare consolidated group accounts and support accurate, timely IFRS reportingOwn journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial control processes across central entitiesSupport integration of newly acquired businesses into the group finance structure and reporting frameworkAssist with acquisition accounting, including purchase price allocations and IFRS treatment of M&A activityHelp standardise reporting packs, KPIs, dashboards, and management information across the portfolioSupport the implementation of finance systems and consolidation tools to improve scalability, automation, and reporting accuracyDrive continuous process improvement across finance operations and group reportingCoordinate with external advisors and local finance teams on statutory accounts, audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirementsPartner closely with the

Desirable ExperienceBig 4 or top-tier audit/advisory backgroundExposure to SaaS, technology, or recurring revenue business modelsExperience supporting M&A transactions or acquisition integrationsInvolvement in ERP, finance system, or consolidation tool implementationsMulti-currency consolidation experience
PackageSalary: GBP 70,000 - 80,000 + bonusLocation: London, hybrid (flexible model, circa 2-3 days in office)
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