Finance Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our dynamic finance team in a permanent role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in entity controllership managing financial operations and providing critical insights to support business decisions. You will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting reporting compliance and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting/Controllership:

• Oversee the preparation and internal submission of monthly management accounts including three statement financial reporting.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting including variance analysis budgeting and balance sheet reconciliations

• Manage the preparation of year-end accounts liaising with external auditors for statutory audits and ensuring compliance with IFRS accounting standards.

• Finance Operations:

• Overseeing AR teams inputs ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition including associated commission costs.

• Review of supplier payments ensuring accuracy of entries and alignment with approved budgets.

• Review of monthly employee payroll ensure compliance with legislation and accuracy of work performed by third-party provider.

• Review and processing of monthly commission payroll ensuring timely and accurate settlement of commissions due to employees.

• Compliance & Regulatory Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global tax legislation (including US and Australia) and regulatory changes ensuring that the company remains compliant with GST Corporation Tax PAYG and other local tax requirements.

• Cash Flow and Treasury Management:

• Assist with cash flow management and liquidity planning to ensure the company maintains an adequate cash position.

• Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to senior management on financial strategy.

• Team Leadership & Development:

• Supervise and mentor junior finance staff supporting their professional development and ensuring the teams adherence to best practices.

• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

• Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement improvements to internal controls and financial processes to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

• Lead projects to enhance financial reporting systems and tools.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Essential:

• ACA ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent) with experience from a Big 4 accounting firm is an advantage.

• Strong experience in controllership and financial accounting. Experience with a UK-based FCA regulated company is an advantage.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced high growth organisation and maintain an adaptable attitude toward tasks and conflicting deadlines.

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS VAT Corporation Tax and other relevant financial regulations.

• Proficient in accounting software and advanced Excel skills (experience with Sage Intacct is a plus).

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.