Finance Manager

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance. Responsibilities include managing account preparations, enhancing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in management reporting, accounting qualifications, and meticulous attention to detail. Ready to take on an exciting leadership role? Apply now!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in management reporting.
• Proven expertise in relevant accounting practices.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong focus on controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management accounts and prepare information packs.
• Drive enhancements to the financial reporting process.
• Conduct regular reviews of the balance sheet and controls.
• Provide technical accounting knowledge and maintain policies.
• Support annual statutory financial statements preparation.
• Contribute to year-end audit planning and execution.
• Ensure robust financial control framework.

Skills

Management reporting

Technical accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification

Job description

Role Overview

This role is essential in overseeing financial operations, providing strategic financial guidance, and supporting the company's growth in the media and events sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the monthly consolidated management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and Key Metrics) and meticulously preparing information packs for submission to the Financial Controller.
• Driving continuous enhancements to the Group's monthly financial reporting process and internal controls, including intercompany transactions.
• Conducting regular reviews and substantiations of the Group's balance sheet and critical controls.
• Providing expert technical accounting knowledge and maintaining the Group's accounting and financial policies.
• Supporting in the consolidation and preparation of annual statutory financial statements for Group entities.
• Contributing to the planning and execution of the Group's year-end audit to ensure timely and budgeted delivery.
• Ensuring the Group's financial control framework is robust and that all financial reporting obligations across the company meet high standards.
• Identifying opportunities to fortify the financial control environment and overseeing their implementation.
• Undertaking other Group Finance Manager responsibilities as required to support the Group Financial Controller.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in management reporting.
• Proven expertise in relevant accounting practices and technical knowledge (Financial / Management information).
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong focus on controls.
• Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving collective team objectives.
• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification preferred, showcasing commitment to professional excellence.

If you are ready to take on this exciting leadership role and contribute to our client's ongoing success, we would love to hear from you.