Finance Manager in London

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role within the Finance team, responsible for producing monthly management accounts whilst managing a Finance Assistant and supporting the Head of Finance on strategic initiatives and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders across the group.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts, with supporting commentary and variance analysis.
• Partner with budget holders to ensure clear understanding of financial performance and budget monitoring information.
• Manage VAT accounting processes effectively, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Review and strengthen financial controls on an ongoing basis, ensuring they remain robust and scalable and support the implementation of new digital ways of working.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets, providing timely and insightful analysis.
• Work closely with budget holders to support effective financial planning, forecasting and spend phasing.
• Provide guidance and support to team members where required.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively identifying solutions and enhancing service delivery.

Required Qualifications and Aptitudes:

• Experience in a similar Finance Manager or Management Accountant role preparing monthly management accounts and managing and delivering month-end processes.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and financial practices.
• Confident and collaborative, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior stakeholders and as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and other systems experience.

Employee benefits include:

• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Employee Discount Platform

£40,000 - £45,000 p.a