Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A growing market-leading organization based in Surbiton is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. The role involves managing a team, providing oversight on financial operations, and fostering team growth in a flexible working environment. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in finance management and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working structure

9-5.30 working hours

Car parking onsite

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Team management experience is essential.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a finance team of 5, overseeing performance management.
• Develop team capability by coaching.
• Design and deliver group training sessions.
• Provide structured feedback and design progression pathways.
• Build strong relationships across the business.
• Manage the payment run process.
• Oversee the Credit Control strategy.

Skills

Team management

Strong Excel skills

Communication

Education

QBE or part qualified

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