Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in London seeks an experienced Finance Manager to manage financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. You will lead budgeting, reporting, and assist senior leaders in financial decision-making. Key qualifications include strong financial management experience and compliance knowledge. The role offers opportunities for team leadership and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and approval of budgets and financial reports.
• Oversee core accounting functions including payroll and credit control.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and act as liaison with auditors.
• Deliver financial analysis and develop long-term financial plans.
• Maintain healthy cash flow with precise forecasting.
• Mentor and develop finance team members.
• Identify and mitigate potential financial risks.
• Assess and improve financial systems and workflows.

Job description

Overview

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of all aspects of financial management within this established professional services firm. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with other senior leaders to provide clear financial guidance that underpins strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for ensuring that all accounting operations run smoothly—from managing payrolls to overseeing credit control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and approval of budgets, forecasts, and comprehensive financial reports to ensure timely and accurate information is available for key stakeholders.
• Oversee all core accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll administration, credit control processes, and general ledger management to maintain operational excellence.
• Ensure full adherence to all relevant financial regulations such as the Solicitors\' Accounts Rules by acting as the primary liaison with auditors and regulatory bodies during audits or reviews.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and recommendations that support informed business decisions while developing long-term financial plans and models aligned with organisational goals.
• Maintain healthy cash flow through precise forecasting techniques and effective liquidity management strategies that safeguard the company\'s financial stability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team by promoting a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and high performance throughout the department.
• Identify potential financial risks within the business environment and implement robust mitigation strategies to protect assets and ensure ongoing financial health.
• Assess current financial systems and workflows regularly to identify areas for enhancement; drive efficiency by implementing improved processes or technologies as needed.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.