Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy firm based in Whitstable seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across their international network. This role involves managing compliance, supporting payroll, and training new staff. The ideal candidate should have strong ERP skills and a detail-driven approach, contributing significantly to the finance team's success.

Benefits

20 days holiday, increasing to 25

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in finance roles.
• Proactive mindset and attention to detail.
• Strong ERP skills, especially Oracle NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own staff expense processes and ensure compliance.
• Drive accuracy in accounts payable/receivable.
• Generate aged analysis for cash flow reporting.

Skills

Detail-driven

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

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Full-Time Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4pm (1 hour for lunch)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Senior Finance Manager

Are you a detail-oriented finance pro who’s up for a role that’ll make a difference on an international scale?

Our organisation is experiencing rapid growth, and we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our dynamic team and assume a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations across our international network.

About Us

We’re a privately owned consultancy based in Whitstable, Kent. We’re all about the data centre industry and specialise in commissioning management and validation services for project developers and operators.

Our goal is to make sure that every data centre building we work on is fully operational and meets all the design requirements when it’s handed over.

We are a growing company and we currently operate in multiple countries across Europe and have active offices in Germany, Poland, Italy and we recently expanded into South Africa.

About the Role

As our Finance Manager, you'll collaborate with teams across the business to ensure financial processes are robust, accurate, and efficient. This includes everything from expense management to profitability reporting and bank transaction processing.

You will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager, providing critical support and ensuring compliance, accuracy, and transparency across all finance functions.

You will also play a leading role in the onboarding and training of new employees and have a significant hand in ensuring the integrity of data within Oracle NetSuite.

Key Responsibilities

• Own staff expense processes and compliance
• Process and post bank transactions efficiently
• Drive accuracy in accounts payable/receivable and profitability reports
• Lead new starter induction sessions on finance processes
• Manage financial data integrity in Oracle NetSuite
• Support payroll and external audit processes
• Generate aged AP/AR analysis for cash flow reporting

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience in a similar finance role
• Strong ERP skills - Oracle NetSuite would be a big plus
• A detail-driven approach and proactive mindset
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• AAT Level 4 minimum (or working toward a professional qualification preferred)

What We Offer

• 20 days holiday + UK bank holidays and raising each year up to 25 days.
• Private health insurance (for you and your family after qualifying period)
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape the future of finance within a globally minded organisation based in the heart of Whitstable.

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