Country Finance Manager

BGone Consultants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BGone Consultants is seeking a Finance Manager for its London office to oversee finance-related activities for its UK entity. This role involves managing treasury, accounting, taxation, and compliance functions to support business growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong financial background, leadership experience, and the ability to ensure regulatory compliance. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, along with at least 5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of finance and accounting experience.
• Proven experience in a leadership role such as Finance Manager.
• Familiarity with UK financial regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and ensure compliance.
• Manage accounting, taxation, and cash management.
• Lead the annual budgeting and strategic planning processes.

Skills

Treasury management experience

Financial accounting expertise

Taxation knowledge

Leadership skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a leading Chinese financial services company with a growing international presence. The London office serves as a key hub supporting the company’s overseas business expansion and strategic initiatives. We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Finance Manager to oversee all finance‑related activities for the UK entity and act as a trusted business partner to both local management and the Group Headquarters.

About the Role

The Finance Manager will be responsible for all finance, treasury, accounting, taxation, compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting activities of the UK entity. This role will ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements while supporting business growth, operational excellence, and corporate governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Treasury & Cash Management
• Manage daily cash flow, liquidity planning, and banking relationships.
• Oversee company bank accounts, payments, collections, and fund transfers.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasts and treasury reports.
• Ensure sufficient liquidity to support business operations while optimizing capital utilisation.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposure and support treasury risk management activities.
• Oversee full‑cycle accounting operations and month‑end/year‑end closing processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Maintain robust accounting controls and financial governance procedures.
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure successful completion of statutory audits.
• Ensure compliance with Companies House reporting requirements.
• Management
• Manage all UK tax matters, including:
• Corporation Tax
• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• PAYE
• Employment Taxes
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
• Monitor changes in UK tax legislation and assess business impact.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and payments.
• Regulatory & Financial Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all applicable UK financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities, including HMRC, Companies House, and where applicable, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, finance policies, and governance frameworks.
• Support Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), sanctions compliance, and financial crime prevention initiatives.
• Financial Risk Management
• Monitor financial, operational, treasury, and compliance risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and fraud prevention controls.
• Support internal investigations and regulatory reviews when required.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting and strategic planning processes.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and management reporting packages.
• Conduct profitability analysis, variance analysis, and financial performance reviews.
• Provide commercial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision‑making.
• Partner with business leaders to drive financial performance and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Group Reporting & Audit Coordination
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for Group Headquarters.
• Coordinate Group internal audits and external audit requirements.
• Support SOX/internal control compliance and listed‑company reporting requirements where applicable.
• Ensure local finance operations align with Group financial policies and governance standards.
• Build, lead, and develop the UK finance team.
• Establish performance objectives and professional development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of finance and accounting experience.
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong treasury management experience within UK financial services, fintech, lending, payments, or banking sectors.
• Solid background in financial accounting, taxation, audit, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and business analysis.
• Familiarity with listed‑company audit processes and internal control frameworks is highly desirable.

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