Associate Director of Finance

Centre People Appointments; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London seeks an Associate Director of Finance. This role will be responsible for financial operations, including budget management and compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate will hold an ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIFA qualification and have knowledge of UK GAAP and tax laws. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £85k and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Holiday allowance – up to 36 days per year including public and bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant accreditation.
• Experience in a cross-cultural work environment is preferred.
• Competency with financial reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial operations.
• Manage annual and departmental budgets.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial control policies.
• Provide financial advice for strategic decisions.

Skills

Cross-cultural workplace experience

Accounting in a commercial environment

Microsoft Excel

UK GAAP knowledge

UK tax law knowledge

XERO accounting system

Japanese language skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIFA qualified

Job description

AJ46975

TYPE : Fixed term to 31st March 2029

WORKING HOURS : 10am - 3pm (35 hours / per week) from Monday to Friday

SALARY : up to £85k, depending on experience

LOCATION : London (hybrid - very flexible depending on workload)

BENEFIT : holiday allowance – up to 36 days per year including public and bank holidays

Associate Director of Finance Main Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial operations
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Responsible for budget management, overseeing all annual and departmental budgets
• Ensure compliance with internal financial control policies
• Maintain reporting requirements to the Audit & Risk Committee and external parties
• Provide financial advice for strategic and operational decisions
• Manage and oversee finance department and IT operations
• Maintain the Company's Risk Register and present it to the Audit & Risk Committee
• Manage financial and legal aspects of the Japan Branch and insurance for all entities
• Act as Company Secretary
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory environment
• Manage IT team and ensure cyber security compliance

Associate Director of Finance Ideal Candidate

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIFA qualified
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP
• Good knowledge of UK tax law and regulations
• Experience in a cross-cultural workplace
• Accounting experience in a commercial environment
• Competency in Microsoft Excel / Word / PowerPoint
• Knowledge of XERO or comparable accounting system would be advantageous
• Experience of working in a Japanese company or Japanese language skills would be beneficial
• Experience in the charity environment