Finance Manager

Nicoll Curtin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm based in London is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations across Europe and the USA. The role involves mentoring the finance team, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with audits and tax regulations. Candidates should have strong technical accounting skills and experience in managing financial operations in a multinational context. This role offers hybrid working and competitive benefits including private health insurance and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Private health insurance

Corporate gym membership rates

Cycle-to-work scheme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing or mentoring a finance team.
• Strong VAT and international accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and solid systems capability.
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor the finance team, ensuring tasks are clearly owned and delivered.
• Lead the month-end close for Europe and the USA.
• Own the payroll process end-to-end.
• Lead year-end audits for Europe and the USA.

Skills

Experience managing or mentoring a finance team

Strong VAT and international accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel

Confident communicator with senior stakeholders

Strong technical accounting background

High attention to detail and accuracy

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Finalist with strong multi-entity 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.

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 escalate 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
• Corporate gym membership rates
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan (post‑probation)
• Interest‑free rent deposit loan (post‑probation)
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Access to mental health support
• Eye care vouchers

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.

Department Finances Role Finance Manager Locations London Remote status Hybrid