Global Finance Manager: Multi-Entity & Audit Lead

• Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts across UK, US, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore entities

• Oversee the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for UK, US, France, Germany, Hong Kong, and Singapore entities in conjunction with local advisers

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring transactions are correctly recorded under applicable accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, local GAAP as required)

• Manage period-end close processes, including intercompany reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet substantiation

• Manage lease accounting under IFRS 16 and ASC 842 and ensuring accurate period-end entries

• Review payroll and pension contributions across jurisdictions to ensure accurate recording and compliance

• Review pay runs and manage cash, including monitoring cash positions across entities

• Coordinate statutory accounts preparation and audit processes across multiple jurisdictions, including both IFRS and US GAAP audits, in conjunction with local auditors

• Support tax compliance filings including corporation tax, VAT/GST, and withholding tax, liaising with external advisers where required

• Ensure compliance with local filing obligations and corporate governance requirements in each jurisdiction as required

• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit-ready working papers across all entities

• Support the Group Financial Controller in producing consolidated group accounts and board reporting packs

• Assist with purchase price accounting and integration accounting for acquired entities as required

• Manage intercompany loan balances, transfer pricing documentation, and foreign currency translation processes

• Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting processes, controls, and systems

• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisers, and local teams across jurisdictions

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in a reporting or control-focused role
• Experience working in a multi-entity finance environment — ideally spanning UK, US, European, and APAC entities
• Solid technical accounting knowledge with familiarity with IFRS and US GAAP, including lease accounting standards (IFRS 16 and ASC 842); experience supporting both IFRS and US GAAP audits is advantageous
• Exposure to statutory audit processes and working with external advisers across different jurisdictions
• Experience in a PE-backed, technology, or fast-growth business is a plus
• Team management experience is a plus

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Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger Management
• Period-End Close Processes
• Intercompany Reconciliations
• Tax Compliance Filings
• Cash Management
• Purchase Price Accounting
• Transfer Pricing Documentation
• Foreign Currency Translation
• Statutory Financial Statements Preparation

Soft Skills

• Team Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA