Senior Manager, Group Finance

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Location: Brighton - 80% remote Study Group is looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Manager for Group Finance. In this role, you will take ownership of the group financial model and play a key role in shaping our financial planning, performance management, and improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will contribute expertise to our M&A activities, ensuring strategic alignment and financial success. ABOUT THE ROLE Ownership and user of Multi-year Group Model to: deliver the annual 5-year-plan deliver regular forecast updates (P&L and Liquidity) provide top-down guidance and target-setting for the annual budget and quarterly forecasts provide scenario/Strategic review/what-if/covenant pass analysis provide audit support (going concern) carry out model development for continuous improvement Direct input into and creation of Board and ExCo materials and insights Support Product, Partner and Strategy effectively and throughout the year e.g. modelling impact of key initiatives, feed into strategy discussions, new business pipeline target tracking Review and challenge of wider Finance team deliverables e.g. 'bottom-up' forecasts Provide external benchmarking and insights for the group Project lead on any appropriate corporate group-wide projects Modelling for M&A projects and due diligence prep Deputise for Head of Group Finance and work independently when needed Ad hoc requests/analysis from ExCo/Shareholders/Lenders ABOUT YOU Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with proven years of PQE Able to demonstrate strong commercial acumen and ability to understand commercial terms and business models Experience building integrated multi-year models and scenario planning (including P&L, liquidity and covenant models) Experience of supporting transactions and due diligence activities Experience in an international business and can operate effectively in a matrix-based organisation Excellent systems and data skills. Advanced Excel & PowerPoint. Adaptive an advantage Private Equity portfolio companies experience an advantage Have a proven ability in financial modelling Have a proven ability in data extraction, integration, manipulation, and analysis using a range of tools and approaches Be comfortable with ambiguity and incomplete information Have excellent attention to detail with solid written communication skills Be comfortable working across multiple levels, to get involved in the details whilst also communicating effectively to senior stakeholders ABOUT US Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available. ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy