Senior Finance Manager

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Department: Finance
Reports to: UK Finance Director
Location: Head Office - London based (Hybrid)

LanguageLine's UK operation is part of the global LanguageLine Solutions group, headquartered in California, with European headquarters in London. With over 40 years' experience, LanguageLine is a market leader in interpreting and translation services, supporting public and private sector organisations worldwide.

Role Purpose
The SFM plays a key leadership role within the UK Finance function, acting as a trusted partner to the UK Finance Director and executive team and a central point of control across financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance. The role is responsible for ensuring robust financial governance, high-quality statutory and management reporting, and the effective oversight of outsourced accounting and tax services. Working closely with FP&A, Credit Control, Compliance, HR and external advisers, the role supports informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Reporting: Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes jointly with the FP&A Manager, ensuring accuracy, robust controls and adherence to deadlines. Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports, with primary responsibility for SG&A and tax-related areas, working closely with the FP&A Manager who oversees Revenue, Direct Costs and Gross Margin. Prepare SG&A budgets and reforecasts, partnering with budget holders and the FP&A Manager to ensure alignment with business plans. Maintain and improve balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation, including tax-related balances. Oversee reporting to the parent company using SAP Magnitude, working in close collaboration with the FP&A team.
• Statutory Reporting, Tax & External Advisors: Manage the relationship with external accounting and tax advisers, acting as the primary point of contact for statutory reporting, tax compliance and advisory services. Oversee the preparation of statutory annual accounts, local statutory books, HMRC compliance and the external audit process via external advisers, including review, challenge and approval of outputs. Ensure all Corporation Tax obligations are met accurately and on time. Maintain and update risk registers for Corporation Tax and PAYE, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Operations, Controls & Governance: Maintain and enhance internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risk. Provide direct line management of the Accounts Payable and Procurement teams, with significant focus on performance, controls and process efficiency in these areas. Maintain financial oversight of payroll and pensions, ensuring payroll data from ADP is accurately reflected in financial systems and aligned with HR records. Lead and support finance-led system implementations, enhancements and process changes relating to accounts payable, procurement and associated financial systems. Ensure procurement activity aligns with internal governance, and company policy. Support internal and group audit requirements, including internal controls reporting.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and development of the AP and Procurement teams. Work closely with the FP&A Manager to ensure clear ownership, strong collaboration and alignment across reporting, forecasting and month-end processes. Act as a senior finance contact for stakeholders across the business, particularly in relation to cost control, SG&A, tax and operational finance matters. Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, locally and within the wider group. Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems and reporting.

Person Specification

Essential: Ability to influence stakeholders, work to tight deadlines and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with at least 5 years' post qualification experience with a strong financial control background. Proven people management experience. Experience managing and reviewing work delivered by external advisers. Strong analytical skills with good working knowledge of Excel, including a solid understanding of financial modelling and scenario analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable: Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365. Experience in a group or international reporting environment.

Additional Information: This role is subject to a basic DBS disclosure and references.