Finance Manager

Career Moves; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CMG in London seeks a US Finance Manager to lead financial operations in a fast-paced software SME. Hybrid role with exposure to senior stakeholders, cash flow, compliance, and strategic planning.

You will manage US finance activities including ledgers, reconciliations, and reporting while partnering with leaders to drive performance. Requires US GAAP, NetSuite experience and a professional accounting qualification.

Qualifications

• US GAAP experience required.
• Experience in finance management, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash flow forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes and ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and governance controls.
• Provide financial modeling, business case analysis and decision-support.

Skills

US GAAP experience

Finance management

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Commercial awareness

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

CMG are thrilled to offer an excellent, newly created opportunity for a US Finance Manager to join a leading, dynamic, software tech SME, based in the heart of Central London. This hybrid role is pivotal within a forward-thinking finance team, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and is eager to make a real impact. If you're looking to grow your career in a business that sits at the intersection of media and cutting-edge technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Overview

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing financial operations, reporting, compliance, and planning activities. The role provides financial insight and business partnering support to senior stakeholders, ensuring the accuracy of financial information, effective cash management, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making across the business.

Duties

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and financial projections to support business planning.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and performance analysis.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Maintain effective financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Provide financial modelling, business case analysis, and decision-support information.
• Partner with senior leaders to support strategic initiatives and business performance.
• Manage day-to-day US finance operations, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoicing, payments, expenses, and reconciliations.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records and the general ledger.
• Monitor cash flow, banking activities, liquidity requirements, and debt collection processes.

Skills & Experience

• Must have US GAAP experience
• Must have had exposure to NetSuite
• Professional accounting qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in finance management, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of financial controls, compliance, audit, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong financial analysis, modelling, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence business decisions.