Finance Manager

Howett Thorpe; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing market-leading organization based in London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. The role involves managing a finance team, supporting business growth, and developing team capabilities. Ideal candidates will have prior team management experience and strong Excel skills. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working structure

Car parking onsite

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a finance team.
• Proficient in Excel for finance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a finance team of 5 and oversee performance management.
• Develop team capability through coaching.
• Design and deliver training sessions.
• Provide structured feedback for team growth.
• Build strong relationships across the business.
• Manage the payment run process.
• Oversee the Credit Control strategy.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar position

Team management experience

Strong excel skills

Ability to communicate at all levels

Education

QBE or part qualified individuals will be considered

Job description

This growing, market-leading organisation based in Surbiton are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. You will be joining a high growth global business that offers a great working culture and career progression. Furthermore, this role is mostly office based however does offer flexible working and are currently trailing several hybrid working alternatives. A brilliant role for someone with prior experience in managing a team and is seeking their next challenge.

Finance Manager – Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working structure
• 9-5.30 working hours
• Car parking onsite
• Pension scheme

Finance Manager – About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Head of Finance and will be responsible for managing a team of 5. You will be a pivotal player in the finance team and will play a key role in supporting both personal & business growth. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing a finance team of 5 and overseeing performance management and wellbeing.
• Develop team capability and independence by coaching the finance team to make decisions confidently and solve problems proactively.
• Design and deliver group training sessions on technical and soft skills.
• Provide structured feedback and design progression pathways to help the team grow.
• Position finance as a trusted partner, building strong relationships across the business.
• Manage the payment run process including detailed review of schedules prepared by Finance Assistants.
• Oversee the Credit Control strategy, ensure proactive client management and dealing with urgent issues.
• Provide oversight and guidance on finance authorisations and approvals.

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Team management experience is essential
• QBE or part qualified individuals will be considered
• Strong excel skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels