Finance Manager

Centre People; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Japanese culture hub in Central London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee finance operations and prepare detailed financial reports. The candidate should possess strong expertise in finance operations, relevant qualifications (ACCA/ACA/CIMA), and have at least 5 years’ experience. This role offers a hybrid working model with flexible hours and a salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Experience of developing financial systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day‑to‑day financial operations and compliance.
• Prepare reports for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
• Assist in setting internal control policies and procedures.

Skills

Expertise in finance operations

Strong attention to detail

Good knowledge of UK tax regulations

Advanced Excel skills

Experience of staff management

Experience of working cross‑culturally

Education

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified

A bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Tools

Xero or other ERP systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A well‑known Japanese culture hub based in Central London is currently recruiting a Finance Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the finance department, managing financial operations, preparing reports, and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in finance operations, accounting standards, and staff management.

Job Details

• Ref: AJ46928
• TYPE: Fixed term to 31st March 2029
• WORKING HOURS: 10am – 3pm (35 hours per week)
• SALARY: up to £55k, depending on experience
• START: ASAP
• LOCATION: London (hybrid – very flexible depending on workload)

Finance Manager Main Responsibilities

• Monitoring of day‑to‑day financial operations and compliance with internal procedures and accounting standards
• Preparation of reports for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
• Development and management of financial analysis tools
• Preparation of the annual budget/forecast, including liaison with budget holders and MOFA
• Supporting the Finance Director with the annual audit
• Promote understanding of financial regulations and legislation
• Draft quarterly P&L, Balance Sheet and ad‑hoc reports for Board and Committee meetings
• Monitor and prepare general ledger entries
• Preparation and management of sales invoices and accurate revenue recognition
• Preparation and management of periodic accounts close (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual)
• Undertaking and management of Balance Sheet reconciliations including bank accounts and daily sales
• Liaising with the external auditors during the annual financial audit, providing relevant audit evidence
• Liaison and reporting with MOFA, ensuring compliance with MOFA specifications
• Reporting on organisation's reserves utilisation
• Cash flow management and FX monitoring
• Reviewing month‑end stock reconciliations for The Shop, including year‑end impairment and adjustments
• Assist in setting and updating internal control policies & procedures
• Providing advice and assistance to non‑finance staff
• Overview of tax administration in conjunction with an external tax consultant
• Line‑manage two Finance Assistants
• Oversight of procurement procedures including management of purchase order system
• Preparation and creation of annual budget and forecasts
• Liaison with budget holders

Finance Manager Ideal Candidate

• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent level of education
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Competency in Microsoft Word/PowerPoint
• Experience of staff management
• Experience of developing and implementing financial/accounting systems and procedures
• Experience of working cross‑culturally
• Strong attention to detail
• Good knowledge of UK tax regulations
• Knowledge of Xero or any other ERP systems
• Knowledge of working with government funding
• Experience with audit
• Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese would be advantageous

All applicants for the Finance Manager must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support. We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.