Finance Manager (12 month FTC)

About Mimecast

Mimecast is a leading cybersecurity company that protects organisations' data, people, and brand from email-borne threats. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, we support thousands of businesses worldwide with our cloud-first platform. Our Finance team plays a vital role in enabling that mission, ensuring rigorous financial controls and delivering meaningful insight across the business.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager for maternity cover for 12 months. You will take ownership of end-to-end accounting processes, statutory and management reporting, and play an active role in driving process improvement and supporting the wider team. This is a high-impact position offering excellent exposure across a global, fast-paced technology business.

What You’ll Do:

• Accounting Close & Reporting
• Managing month end, quarter end and year end accounting close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, reporting requirements, government regulations and legislation
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly US GAAP management accounts including meaningful variance analysis
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Supervision and review of prepayments and accruals processes
• Intercompany entries and reconciliations
• Review of complex calculations and items requiring judgement when prepared by more junior team members

• Payroll & Commission
• Calculation and management of payroll-related accruals
• Preparation of commission balances for accruals and processing through payroll

• Statutory Accounts & Audit
• Management of the preparation and audit of local statutory accounts for EMEA regions
• Collation of audit files and liaison with auditors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

• Tax & Compliance
• Local indirect tax compliance and filings
• Liaising closely with the internal tax team
• Supporting the risk management process through compliance with the company's controls, including documentation and testing of controls and maintenance of a strong internal control environment

• Process Improvement & Team Development
• Implementation of best practices within the department
• Developing and applying knowledge of Mimecast's business to provide value-added analysis and support to other areas of the business
• Providing guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team

• Other duties as requested by the Financial Controller, including cover during periods of high workloads and absences

What You’ll Bring:

• Essential
• Professional accounting qualification — ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
• 3–5 years' post-qualified experience within industry
• Proven Finance Manager experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Experience with multi-currency reporting

• Skills & Attributes
• Credibility and confidence to liaise effectively with senior management
• Methodical, diligent, accurate and accountable approach to work
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive improvement through change
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality work to deadlines
• Team player with a positive, collaborative attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Continuous professional development and learning opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive culture with a global team
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth technology business

Our Hybrid Model: We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week, because working together in person:

• Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning
• Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
• Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
• Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!

The base salary range for this position is £60,000−£90,000 pro rata plus benefits. This range represents the minimum and maximum new hire compensation for this role. The position may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits, in accordance with company policy and local regulations. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location with individual compensation also dependent on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills. Final offers will reflect these considerations and may vary accordingly.

Belonging at Mimecast

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups. We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.