Business Finance Manager

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Qualified Accountant for the Business Finance Manager position. This role involves overseeing Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable functions and ensuring accurate cash flow reporting. The ideal candidate has experience in team management and a robust understanding of accounting systems. A competitive salary of £69,000 - £74,000 is offered along with an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing payment cycles and credit control.
• Experience in developing processes, reporting, and controls.
• Ability to communicate and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable team.
• Produce short-term cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure reconciliations are maintained for accuracy.

Skills

People management

Accounting systems

Cash flow forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CCAB Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

This leading Arm's Length Body (ALB) is currently looking to recruit a Qualified Accountant for a Business Finance Manager role. The position will allow the successful person to join the finance leadership team and oversee all aspects of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and cash flow reporting.

Client Details

A key Arms Length Body (ALB) at the heart of UK life.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Business Finance Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable team, driving the performance and potential of the team
• Providing technical expertise and knowledge of accounting systems, payments and receipts to produce short term cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Month end closure of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable modules, ensuring reconciliations are maintained so management accounts are accurate
• Timely production of external performance reporting, including payment practices.
• Ensuring compliance with appropriate internal and external governance

Profile

The successful Business Finance Manager will be a CCAB Qualified Accountant who is an experienced people manager of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable teams. You will need to be able to show demonstrable experience managing payment cycles and maintaining credit control and accounts receivable activity.

Previous exposure of developing processes, reporting and controls is essential, along with an ability to communicate, engage and manage stakeholders across the business.

This would be an ideal opportunity for someone from a large organisation background, or a Shared Service Centre team/Service Delivery Team who has a track record of delivery process.

Job Offer

A salary range of c. 69,000 - 74,000 plus an excellent benefits package.

Please be aware, only Qualified Accountants will be considered for this role and able to achieve the salary advertised.