Finance Manager in Manchester

Conferma is a global payment technology company that combines innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtual payments. We were created in 2005 and were more recently acquired by Sabre, with additional investment from Mastercard. Over the past decade, the Conferma ecosystem has grown, enabling us to become the world’s largest payments platform for virtual cards. Our team members work together to make it easier for travellers to connect with people and places. Our teams include passionate people dedicated to providing an environment that encourages partnership, a place where you feel like you belong, and where you are empowered to succeed.

The position:

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial processes, supporting the wider team, and upholding the high standards of our Finance function. As the Finance Manager, you will be pivotal in strengthening our Finance team, providing confident day-to-day leadership and ensuring high-quality reporting and analysis across the function.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, mentoring and developing the Finance team, ensuring strong performance, engagement, and growth.
• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of working capital management, and General Ledger functions.
• Owning and delivering an accurate and timely month-end close process.
• Reviewing and approving journals, reconciliations, and key balance sheet accounts.
• Ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial data.
• Producing monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary.
• Supporting external audits and tax compliance, preparing documentation and leading responses both in the UK and internationally.
• Collaborating with internal & external stakeholders in a timely manner.

You will have:

• Previous experience leading financial operations.
• A strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics D365 Business Central (Desirable, Not Essential).
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• The ability to analyse data and make recommendations for improvements along with the presentation skills to communicate this to key stakeholders.

You are:

• A fully-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with strong PQE.
• An organised, quick learner, and comfortable working within a team.
• Confident in your communication style and able to challenge constructively, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels across the business.

Compensation:

Salary & Bonus: Up to £55,000 (Dependent on experience)

Benefits at Conferma:

At Conferma we understand that our people are what make us great. We have set out to provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes everything you would expect, as well as providing flexibility for you and your family.

• A salary sacrifice pension to maximise your contributions.
• Life Assurance cover to provide peace of mind.
• Enhanced Company sick pay to put your mind at rest.
• Single cover private medical scheme, with the flexibility to add family members at your own cost.
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, allowing you to focus on what’s important to you outside of work.
• The ability to purchase up to 10 additional days holiday each year to enable additional time off.
• Additional paid time off for life events, such as moving house or getting married.
• An additional days leave on or around your birthday.
• Enhanced paid parental leave on the birth or adoption of your child.
• A confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) available to all 24/7.
• Access a range of fantastic additional rewards, such as Cycle 2Work, Gym Membership, Tech Scheme and discounted shopping and Cinema tickets, via Conferma Rewards.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all. We intend that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favorable treatment, nor be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.