Finance Manager (Hybrid) - AdTech

About Us: Fast-growing company with a dynamic and ambitious team. As we scale, we are looking for a talented and motivated Finance Manager to join us in a hybrid role. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on the financial processes that will shape the future of our business.

Your Role: As our Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance activities, ensuring accurate reporting, management accounting, and contributing to both internal and external financial processes. You'll be responsible for leading financial operations and working closely with the CFO to develop and implement new processes that support our growth trajectory. With the business expanding rapidly, there will be plenty of opportunities for professional development and the expansion of your role as we continue to scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management Accounts & Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts with support from, and development of, the junior accountant.
• Payroll & Treasury: Handle monthly payroll and manage treasury and banking functions, both in the UK and internationally.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure timely completion of statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, EC sales list, etc.) and manage payments for PAYE, VAT, Corporation Tax, and other taxes.
• Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow management, including forecasting models, and ensure financial stability.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare P&L forecasts, budgets, and other necessary financial reports.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and manage performance reporting processes, including product and customer profitability, ROI, and cost analysis.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance internal controls, financial reporting, and management information systems.
• Financial Record Keeping: Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded, including ledger inputs, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and FX monitoring.
• Balance Sheet & Asset Management: Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, track fixed assets, stock registers, and manage depreciation/revaluation.
• Team Development: Manage and support the development of the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with corporate banking providers and investors as needed.
• Ad Hoc Requests: Respond to any other reasonable requests from management, staying proactive in addressing potential finance-related issues.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Qualification: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in a finance management role, ideally in a fast-growing business.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Excel (including data modelling, Power Query) and Xero.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and provide valuable financial insights to drive business performance.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a growing business environment.
• Discretion: Strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility: This is a hybrid role offering a good work-life balance.
• Growth Opportunities: As the business scales, you will have the opportunity to expand your role and take on new challenges.
• Impact: Play a key role in shaping the financial processes of a rapidly growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a dynamic team, including the Head of Finance, and contribute to the overall success of the business.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality.