Finance Manager

Control Risks; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary global bonus

Job summary

Control Risks is seeking a Finance Manager to join our Shared Service Centre. You will oversee the general ledger, manage month-end close, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with other departments to keep intercompany processes on track.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years in finance operations, with ERP and MS Excel proficiency. ACCA/ACA is a plus. We offer a competitive package and generous discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• ACCA/ACA or similar qualifications are preferred.
• 5+ years in a finance operations role, ideally in shared service centres.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger ensuring accuracy and integrity of records.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to reconcile intercompany transactions and timelines.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Finance processes

ERP systems

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/ACA (nice to have)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our dynamic Shared Service Centre team. This individual will play a key role in the execution of critical finance processes, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions while adhering to established procedures and controls. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. They will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced shared service environment.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the general ledger, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of financial records in line with finance Service Level Agreements (e.g., SLAs)
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations (e.g., define process and timeline for reconciling intercompany transactions between regions during month end)

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (ACCA/ACA etc.. is nice to have)
• 5+ years of experience in a finance operations role, preferably within a shared service centre environment
• Strong understanding of key finance processes and systems
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process. Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.