Finance Manager

Changing Social; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and drive improvements. This exciting role involves managing all aspects of finance, including accounting, cash flow management, and compliance. You'll play a crucial part in supporting the company's growth by developing budgets, optimizing cash flow, and maintaining internal controls. Ideal candidates will possess a professional accounting qualification and have experience in financial management. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification preferred; part-qualified or qualified by experience acceptable.
• 1-2 years' post-qualification experience in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated management accounts.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.

Skills

Financial Management

Attention to Detail

Strategic Thinking

Process Improvement

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Post-Qualification Experience

Tools

Xero Accounting Software

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager seeking a varied, fast-paced role at an innovative consultancy. The role involves managing all aspects of Finance within the company, with a focus on improvements and efficiencies. This position is crucial to support the company's growth in the coming months and years.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated management accounts, including accruals, deferrals, and intercompany recharges across UK, US, and Ireland entities, working closely with the Project Management Office for accurate reporting.
• Liaise with strategic financial partners.
• Oversee payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate salary and expense payments.
• Manage Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, including coordination with the Project Management Office regarding project milestones and credit control.
• Oversee the completion and submission of UK Corporation and US Federal Tax Returns through third-party providers.
• Provide weekly financial reports on sales revenue data.
• Manage VAT returns.

Cash Flow Management

• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and strategies to optimize cash flow.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Manage relationships with US accountancy partners to ensure US finance compliance, including state registration, payroll, tax payments, and filings.
• Handle compliance documentation with HMRC and Companies House, such as P11Ds, confirmation statements, and ERS filings.
• Maintain the finance compliance calendar.
• Manage pension and benefits compliance tasks in the UK and US.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop and oversee annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the Operations Manager/Director.
• Consider foreign exchange rates in financial strategies and propose currency conversion plans to senior management.
• Support strategic planning initiatives.

Operational Efficiency

• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Manage relationships with banks and financial partners.

Your Attributes and Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred; part-qualified or qualified by experience acceptable.
• 1-2 years' post-qualification experience in financial management.
• Experience working with UK and US operations is desirable.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ambitious self-starter with a growth mindset committed to continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinker focused on the company's growth, not just daily tasks.
• Desire to develop strategic accounting skills.

Desirable

• Experience in services or consulting industries or working for a Microsoft partner.