We are currently recruiting a Finance Manager to join our Finance business area. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in supporting the management accounting and financial control function. The position also plays a key role in supporting the Financial Controller in maintaining and developing a strong financial control environment in an exciting phase of development and growth.
The role is a 12-month FTC with a minimum 2-3 days per week in our London office.
A snapshot of your day:
Support month-end and quarter-end process
Support balance sheet integrity through preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and review of those prepared by the Management Accountants
Support the Financial Controller in establishing a robust financial control environment, including documentation and evidencing of key controls
Preparation and calculation of bad debt provision alongside the Accounts Receivable Manager
Preparation of quarterly Analytical Review of P&L and Balance Sheet for the Group Finance team
Support end to end audit process
Preparing quarterly FCA reporting returns for 2 regulated entities
Oversee and develop a team of 5 who report to the Finance Manager
We would love to hear from if you have:
Qualified as an Accountant with post qualification experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Strong technical accounting knowledge (FRS 102 and IFRS)
A confident leader with proven experience of managing finance teams
Strong communicator with the ability to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders
Proactive in identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies
Experience in working with external auditors
Experience working with multiple accounting & reporting systems and Excel
What's in it for you:
Competitive discretionary annual bonus
Generous pension scheme
Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts
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Happy to talk flexible working
Accessibility
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Skills Required
- Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including FRS 102 and IFRS
- Proven experience managing finance teams
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Experience identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies
- Experience working with external auditors
- Experience with multiple accounting and reporting systems and Excel
What We Do
We are proud to be a leading independent UK professional services consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment and insurance. With a team of more than 1,750 people in nine offices, including 99 partners, we work to deliver on our values and our promise, ensuring the highest levels of trust, integrity and quality. We act as a trusted partner for a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors – this includes 25% of FTSE 100 and 15% of FTSE 350 companies. We are free from any external stakeholders, allowing us to take a long-term view with all our clients and giving us the freedom to bring fresh ideas to the table, unobstructed.
