Finance Manager

IQGeo; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Maternity leave

EV car scheme

Cycle-to-work

Volunteer day

Mentorship program

Home office support

Job summary

IQGeo Group is seeking a technically strong Finance Manager to own regional financial control, statutory compliance and a high‑quality month‑end close. You will be the senior finance presence for the region, ensuring balance sheet and P&L integrity, managing statutory obligations, and collaborating with our Bangalore-based shared services function.

This hands‑on role offers scope to build robust processes, drive compliance across multiple entities and act as a key finance partner for commercial

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Experience managing statutory and regulatory compliance across multiple entities.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills and a control-first mindset.
• ERP experience with NetSuite, Oracle, SAP (or similar).
• Excellent communication across time zones and remote teams.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to close processes.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close for all entities within the region.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across regional P&L and balance sheet.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and ensure reconciliations are completed to a high standard.
• Prepare monthly regional analysis for the Head of Regional Finance.
• Manage statutory reporting and audit obligations for entities in the region.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and statutory advisors.
• Ensure all regulatory filings and compliance obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with external tax advisors on compliance obligations as required.
• Lead revenue recognition processes within the region, ensuring IFRS 15 compliance.
• Work with Sales and Legal to review contract terms for billing accuracy.
• Ensure revenue recognition policies are documented and consistently applied across entities.
• Support regional AR queries, disputes and collections strategy.
• Review aged debtor position and input on regional collections approach.
• Liaise across the finance team on AR activity and aged debtor management.
• Act as functional lead for the regional Accountant, supporting close work and development.
• Build cross-functional relationships with commercial, legal and operational stakeholders.
• Support development of the wider regional finance team and contribute to a high-performance culture.

Skills

Qualified accountant

IFRS knowledge

Statutory compliance

Balance sheet reconciliation

ERP experience

Cross-timezone comms

Attention to detail

Financial controls

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Finance Manager to own regional financial control, statutory compliance and the delivery of a high-quality month-end close. The Finance Manager is the senior finance presence for their region, responsible for ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet and P&L, managing statutory and regulatory obligations, and working closely with the wider finance team including the Bangalore-based shared services function.

This is a hands‑on role with genuine scope to make an impact — building robust finance processes, driving compliance across multiple entities and acting as a key finance point of contact for commercial and operational stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Control

• Own month-end and year-end close for all entities within the region
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the regional P&L and balance sheet
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and ensure reconciliations are completed to a high standard
• Prepare monthly regional analysis for the Head of Regional Finance

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage all statutory reporting and audit obligations for entities within the region
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and statutory advisors
• Ensure all regulatory filings and compliance obligations are completed accurately and on time
• Liaise with external tax advisors on compliance obligations as required

Revenue Recognition

• Lead revenue recognition processes within the region, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Work with Sales and Legal to review contract terms for billing accuracy
• Ensure revenue recognition policies are documented and consistently applied across all entities

Working Capital & AR

• Support on regional AR queries, disputes and collections strategy
• Review the aged debtor position and provide input on regional collections approach
• Liaise across the finance team on AR activity and aged debtor management

Team Leadership & Development

• Act as functional lead for the regional Accountant, supporting their close work, compliance activity and professional development
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships with commercial, legal and operational stakeholders
• Support the development of the wider regional finance team and contribute to a high‑performance finance culture

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Qualified accountant — ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and applicable local accounting standards
• Experience managing statutory and regulatory compliance across multiple entities
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills and a control‑first mindset
• ERP experience — NetSuite, Oracle, SAP or similar
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across time zones and with remote teams
• High attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach to close processes

Desirable

• Revenue recognition experience in a software or SaaS environment (IFRS 15)
• Experience managing cross‑border transactions and multi‑entity, multi‑currency close
• Software, SaaS or technology sector background
• Experience managing or mentoring junior finance team members
• Experience working with shared services or offshore finance teams

What’s in It for You?

• 25 days of paid holiday, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days (total 30)
• SHINE employee ownership program
• Company‑matched pension contributions up to 6% of base salary
• Private medical insurance (Bupa) & health cash plan
• Life assurance (4x gross salary) & incapacity benefit
• Enhanced maternity leave policy
• EV company car scheme (salary sacrifice) & cycle‑to‑work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Give as you earn charity scheme & paid volunteering day each year
• Career development opportunities (mentorship program, training, etc.)
• Home office support for remote workers

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

We support hybrid and flexible working arrangements for all employees. We understand that life for many people involves school runs, care giving, or exercising!

Work Permits & Visas

You must already have the right to work permanently in the UK.

IQGeo is not able to sponsor work permits.

Diversity & Inclusion

At IQGeo, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to who we are and how we work. Guided by our values, we know that People Matter, and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of nationalities, backgrounds, skills, viewpoints, and abilities.

We create an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves with confidence, knowing they are respected, supported, and empowered to Deliver with Purpose. By embracing different perspectives, we Pioneer the Future together — shaping innovative solutions for our customers and our industry.

About IQGeo

At IQGeo, we help telecommunications and utility companies around the world “build better networks.” Our award‑winning geospatial software empowers more than 500 organizations to plan, design, build, and maintain the fibre and energy networks that are essential to our connected, sustainable future.

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK with regional offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we’re proud to be a carbon‑neutral software company tackling two of society’s biggest challenges: universal broadband access and the transition to net zero. By joining IQGeo, you’ll be part of a global team shaping the networks that power our businesses, communities, and planet for the long term.