Finance Manager (12 month FTC) | Industry Leading Management Consultancy | London / Hybrid

Finance Manager (12 month FTC) | Industry Leading Management Consultancy | London / Hybrid

Harmonic are thrilled to be retained by one of the most purpose and values led organisations within their industry, in the search for their first Finance Manager. This is a truly fantastic opportunity for finance professionals who place emphasis on diversity, collaboration and innovation, that want to have real influence on the future direction of a continually growing business.

The Client: Founded by a CEO who has been ever present since the organisation’s inception in the early 2000’s, our client boasts a brilliant working culture that has stemmed from the senior leadership team since day 1. With a mission to develop the best possible leaders for a regenerative future, an internal culture of being mission driven and entrepreneurial emanate throughout. Having worked with some of the leading businesses within their respective fields, our client has gained an incredible reputation in the professional services space. As a result of their success, our client has grown to having a presence in the US and India, in addition to their London base. As such, this opportunity will require the successful candidate to be comfortable working across multiple time zones on certain occasions. With headcount at circa 70 across the 3 countries, there is still a tight knit feel to the group, despite operating in different time zones.

The Role This is a 12-month FTC (with strong potential for it to go temp-to-perm), created to support continued international growth and operational excellence. The Finance Manager will report directly to the CFO and act as the main point of contact for global finance operations, ensuring robust financial control and providing strategic business support. The company is experiencing sustained expansion and is investing in improving systems and processes to strengthen financial performance across multiple entities.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CFO to manage cash flow, profit, and balance sheet, including ownership of monthly management accounts and weekly sales reporting.
• Lead the annual budgeting and mid-year forecasting processes.
• Deliver financial analysis and insights on project profitability and staff utilisation.
• Oversee global banking, credit card usage, and payment processes.
• Manage global payroll via outsourced providers across multiple regions.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and expense processing.
• Ensure statutory financial reporting and tax compliance across the UK, US, and India, including transfer pricing and VAT.
• Drive systems and process improvements, including adoption of automation and AI tools.

Essential Skills / Experience:

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA) with at least experience within a small or mid-sized organization.
• Strong knowledge of multi-currency accounting and international consolidations.
• Hands-on experience with UK and US payroll processes.
• Skilled in financial analysis, forecasting, and project accounting.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to present financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Desired Skills / Experience:

• Background in professional services.
• Experience with US 501(c) and LLC financial and tax compliance.
• Experience with Netsuite
• Familiarity with tools such as Expensify, Trinet, and Salesforce.
• Interest in global issues such as climate change, inclusion, and social impact.

Salary: £64,000 - £68,000 per annum (depending on experience) + excellent benefits and employee wellbeing package.

Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)

Availability: Up to 8 weeks’ notice

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.