Finance Manager

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search and consultancy firm is expanding and seeks a senior finance business partner in London. You will provide strategic financial insights, oversee financial planning and reporting, and support business growth initiatives internationally. Ideal candidates are ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in scale-up and professional services.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Immediate start

Qualifications

• ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent, open to finalist/QBE.
• Experience in Scale-Up business and professional/business services.
• Proven finance manager/controller experience with commercial focus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance business partner to the leadership team.
• Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Interdepartmental Partnering

Financial Planning

Budget Management

Education

ACCA / CIMA Qualified or equivalent

Professional Qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

• Hybrid working
• Permanent contract

About Our Client

This organisation is a well-established Executive Search and Consultancy firm, who, due to recent investment, are undergoing great expansion and are in need of a senior finance leader to support them through this expansion.

Job Description

• Serve as the senior finance business partner to the leadership team, providing strategic insights to support decision-making.
• Lead the development and maintenance of robust financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling.
• Support business growth initiatives, such as new service lines & international expansion (US and Asia)
• Develop and implement financial frameworks to support the company's growth into the US and Asia, including entity structuring, tax compliance, and inter company accounting.
• Assess and manage currency, tax, and regulatory risks in new regions.
• Establish local financial reporting standards and consult with external advisors and partners in new jurisdictions.
• Support commercial pricing, market entry planning, and financial feasibility studies in each region.
• Oversee & drive all financial reporting, including monthly management accounts, board packs, and ad hoc reporting for stakeholders.
• Responsible for the Year End accounts & payroll, statutory requirements and liaising with external auditors along with P11D submission.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting, liaising with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations.
• Monitor and proactively manage the company's cash position and working capital needs.
• Lead on debt collection, credit control, supplier payments, and bank relationship management.
• Preparation of payroll, commission statements, expenses, invoicing, and reconciliation processes.
• Lead on forecasting & reporting on this to senior leadership
• Review and optimise the use of finance systems, tools, and integrations (current system Xero).
• Maintain up-to-date financial policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Partner with senior leadership & practice leads to manage budgets and track performance against KPIs.
• Present financial updates and insights to the executive team & at board/company meetings
• Where applicable, manage and develop a small finance support team or outsourced partners.

The Successful Applicant

• ACCA / CIMA Qualified or equivalent, open to finalist / QBE
• Experience in Scale-Up business
• Experience in professional / business services industry
• Proven previous finance manager / controller experience, including commercial experience
• Proven interdepartmental, business partnering experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Tech-literate, with previous proven system implementation and improvement

What's on Offer

• £65,000 - £80,000 salary
• Permanent contract
• Hybrid working in City of London
• Competitive benefits
• Immediate start