Finance Manager

Tenzing Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenzing Search is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to join a fast-growing international technology business in Greater London. You will work closely with Sales, Delivery and Operations to ensure revenue recognition accuracy and meaningful margin reporting across a global customer base.

The role suits a qualified accountant who combines strong technical accounting with commercial partnering and continuous improvement mindset, in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA designation.
• Demonstrated experience in revenue recognition and IFRS 15.
• Strong partnering with commercial teams and operations.
• Experience reviewing complex customer contracts and revenue arrangements.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and reporting enhancements.
• Advanced Excel and finance systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close for revenue, project costs and gross margin.
• Ensure IFRS 15 compliance and internal policies.
• Review contracts and project set-ups for accurate revenue treatment.
• Manage deferred and accrued revenue schedules and reconciliations.
• Partner with commercial, operational and project teams to improve profitability.
• Provide analysis on revenue, margin, risks and opportunities.
• Support audits and maintain documentation and reconciliations.
• Drive process improvements and finance system enhancements.
• Support business projects and ad hoc commercial analysis.

Skills

Revenue recognition

IFRS 15

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

Contract review

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded and technically strong Finance Manager to join a fast-growing, international technology business.

Working closely with Sales, Delivery and Operations teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of revenue recognition, gross margin reporting and commercial performance insights across a global customer base. This is a highly visible position offering exposure to complex customer contracts, evolving revenue models and senior stakeholders across the business.

This role would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial partnering and continuous improvement.

The Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close activities relating to revenue recognition, project costs and gross margin reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS 15 and internal accounting policies.
• Review customer contracts, change orders and project set‑ups to ensure accurate financial treatment.
• Manage deferred and accrued revenue schedules and associated reconciliations.
• Partner with commercial, operational and project teams to improve financial performance and profitability.
• Provide meaningful analysis on revenue, margin performance, risks and opportunities.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and reconciliations are maintained to a high standard.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and finance systems enhancements.
• Support business projects and ad hoc commercial analysis to aid decision making.

About You:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong finance experience with a focus on revenue recognition in a commercial environment.
• Proven knowledge and application of IFRS 15.
• Experience reviewing complex customer contracts and revenue arrangements.
• Strong business partnering skills and experience working closely with commercial teams.
• Previous exposure to SaaS, subscription-based or recurring revenue models would be advantageous.
• Experience improving processes, controls and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a growing international business with ambitious plans.
• Broad exposure across finance, commercial and operational teams.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking culture.
• Genuine opportunities to influence process improvements and business performance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.