Group Finance Manager

Our client is a deep tech holding group operating across multiple geographies with a portfolio of companies spanning AI infrastructure, shared services, and a strong technology pipeline. They are building a group level finance function from scratch and need the right person to architect and lead it. This is a foundational role. The work you do in the first 18 months sets the structure for fundraising, M&A, and long term group performance.

Responsibilities

Group financial visibility Build and own a centralised finance function that gives holding level leadership a clear picture across all entities. Design embedded reporting structures that work with independently operating founders, not against them. Cash flow forecasting Build and own group level cash flow forecasting capability across entities. Cost allocation Design and implement activity based cost allocation across shared services so that group costs are attributed properly across entities. M&A and exit readiness Support leadership on trade sale positioning, exit strategy for portfolio companies, and long term IPO readiness for the group. Tax planning Lead group level tax planning. Efficient, compliant, and forward thinking. Board reporting Build a reporting structure that goes all the way to board level. Quarterly performance, financial governance, fundraising visibility.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience building or leading a group finance function across multiple entities, not just working within one Direct experience structuring debt facilities and managing banking relationships independently Involvement in at least one M&A transaction in a meaningful capacity, not post acquisition administration Experience designing intercompany cost allocation structures Background in high growth or entrepreneurial environments where you have operated without a full playbook CFO or group finance lead level experience minimum