Finance Manager

Nicoll Curtin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Private health insurance

Company pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee finance operations for their European and USA entities in London. This role requires strong VAT knowledge, excellent management of month-end processes, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills and be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or a finalist. This firm offers flexible working, health insurance, and a lively office culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing or mentoring a finance team is essential.
• Strong knowledge of VAT and international accounting needed.
• Advanced Excel skills are critical for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance operations for European and USA entities.
• Lead month-end close and produce accurate reporting.
• Manage payroll and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Managing or mentoring a finance team

Strong VAT and international accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Confident communication with senior stakeholders

Attention to detail

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or finalist

QBE considered only with proven experience

Tools

Navision Dynamics / Business Central

Job description

Nicoll Curtin is looking for a Finance Manager for our London office.

About us

Nicoll Curtin is a global company with 26 years of experience in connecting outstanding talent with industry-leading companies within verticals of technology and change. We operate across the UK, Singapore, Switzerland, Ireland, Serbia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and the USA.

We’re hiring a Finance Manager to take full ownership of finance operations for our Europe and USA entities and to lead cash and treasury across the group. You’ll work closely with the CFO and senior leaders, manage month-end, payroll, AP/AR, audit and compliance, and produce accurate reporting and analysis that supports commercial decision-making. You’ll also strengthen controls, drive process improvements, and identify risks early.

What you’ll do

Team Management and Development

• Support and mentor the finance team, ensuring tasks are clearly owned and delivered
• Develop capability within the team through training, guidance, and structured ways of working
• Build a consistent standard across Europe and the USA so that month-end, AP/AR, and payroll run reliably
• Provide clear communication, expectations, and feedback

Financial Operations (Europe and USA)

• Oversee AP, including contractor payments, supplier invoices, and staff expenses
• Oversee AR, including permanent and contract invoicing, credit control, and debtor follow-up
• Resolve operational queries quickly and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners

Month-End, Reporting and Analysis

• Lead the month-end close for Europe and the USA
• Prepare accurate management accounts with clear commentary
• Produce reporting packs and analysis that help leadership understand performance
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Provide forward-looking insight to support planning

Cash and Treasury (Group Wide)

• Monitor daily cash positions across all group bank accounts
• Maintain short-term and long-term cash forecasts
• Coordinate intercompany transfers and ensure correct approvals
• Track inflows and outflows and elevate liquidity issues early
• Support FX planning and maintain treasury controls

Payroll (Europe and USA)

• Own the payroll process end-to-end
• Prepare payroll inputs, ensure approval controls are followed, and reconcile outputs
• Manage staff expenses and work with external payroll providers

Audit, Tax, and Compliance

• Lead year-end audits for Europe and the USA
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts
• Manage VAT, sales tax, Intrastat, and other compliance requirements
• Ensure all documentation and controls are kept up-to-date

Risk, Controls, and Process Improvement

• Identify financial risks early and provide clear recommendations
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure consistent application across entities
• Document and standardise processes to reduce errors and improve efficiency
• Remove manual duplication and support automation
• Build an analysis that supports better forward planning and decision-making

What you bring

• Experience managing or mentoring a finance team
• Strong VAT and international accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel and solid systems capability
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or a finalist with strong multi-entity experience
• QBE considered only with proven ownership of the month-end, audit, and compliance
• Strong technical accounting background with audit exposure
• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure

Nice to have

• Recruitment industry experience
• Experience with Navision Dynamics / Business Central
• Experience managing finance across multiple regions

What we offer

• 26 days of annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements – 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely
• Private health insurance after the probation period
• A lively office with regular social events
• Interest‑free season ticket loan (post‑probation)
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Access to mental health support

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and promoting equality of opportunity for all candidates with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and evaluate candidates based solely on their individual merits.