Group Finance Manager

Full job description

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

We are seeking a technically strong and commercially aware Group Finance Manager to join our central finance team. This role will play a critical part in delivering accurate and timely group reporting, overseeing international month-end processes, and driving consistency across our subsidiaries. You’ll be responsible for group-wide consolidations, inter-company processes, IFRS adjustments, and strategic support around investments and acquisitions.

What you’ll do...

Own and manage the intercompany matrix, including eliminations, recharges, and reconciliations across all entities.

Prepare the Group cashflow report, consolidating inputs from all subsidiaries and ensuring completeness and accuracy.

Review international month-end submissions, ensuring alignment with group policies and reporting timetables.

Complete consolidated balance sheet reconciliations and ensure intercompany balances net out correctly.

Deliver monthly and year-end group trial balance reconciliations and insightful P&L commentary, both on a consolidated and segment-by-segment basis.

Manage investment and acquisition-related reconciliations, ensuring accurate accounting for new and existing holdings.

Track deferred consideration and KPIs linked to Sales & Purchase Agreements, ensuring alignment with acquisition terms.

Post and review Group-level IFRS adjustments, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and consistency across reporting periods.

What you'll need...

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a group or consolidation-focused role.

Strong understanding of consolidation accounting and intercompany processes.

Proven experience in IFRS reporting and handling complex accounting scenarios (e.g. M&A, deferred consideration).

Comfortable working across multiple international entities and time zones.

Excellent Excel skills and strong familiarity with consolidation and ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Hyperion, SAP BPC, or similar).

High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.

It would be great if you have...

Experience working in a multi-entity international environment.

Exposure to private equity-backed or acquisitive businesses.

Familiarity with preparing reports for board-level or external stakeholders.

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you!