Finance Manager

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of the month-end process, financial reporting and wider financial control activities.

You will also manage and support a team of finance professionals, overseeing workloads, providing guidance and mentoring, and ensuring high standards are maintained across the function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and overseeing the month-end close, ensuring all reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Production and analysis of management and financial accounts, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year, providing clear commentary and insight.
• Taking ownership of Balance Sheet reconciliations and analysis, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Managing and developing a small finance team, including workload management, coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Managing audit requirements and working closely with external auditors.
• Supporting tax returns, reconciliations and wider statutory requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, controls and regulations.
• Monitoring KPIs and producing management reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to improve financial performance and processes.
• Supporting the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Assisting with finance systems and ERP-related projects where required.

About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant who combines strong technical accounting skills with proven experience managing a finance team.

You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Proven experience managing or leading a finance team.
• Strong month-end and management accounts experience.
• Excellent Balance Sheet and reconciliation skills.
• Experience with audit and statutory reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Previous experience within an EMEA or international environment would be advantageous.
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience; NetSuite experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills.
• A hands-on, organised and proactive approach, with the ability to quickly take ownership of a busy finance function.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/Financial Controller/Senior Accountant looking for an interim assignment where they can make an immediate impact.