Finance Manager

Cedar; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations in London. The role involves managing financial transactions, leading the month-end process, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. A full professional qualification is preferred for this fixed-term contract position of 12 months.

The successful candidate will have strong financial accounting skills, experience with systems like Sun Systems, and a proactive attitude towards process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience operating within a busy finance function including month-end.
• Manage day-to-day financial transactions and integrity of the accounting system.
• Support year-end audit, statutory accounts and audit queries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and monthly management reporting.
• Lead the month-end close process including journals and reconciliations.
• Manage a small team and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Strong financial accounting skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Experience with AI and automation

Strong Excel and PowerPoint ability

Education

Full professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Sun Systems

Salesforce

Dynamics

Job description

Location: London, hybrid working available

Role type: Fixed Term Contract

Duration: 12 months

An established membership-focused organisation is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join its team. This is a key role overseeing day-to-day financial operations, monthly management reporting and the smooth running of core transactional processes. You will manage a small team and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls and an excellent finance service.

This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys hands‑on financial management, improving processes and mentoring junior team members.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the daily transactional finance activity and lead the month‑end cycle. Responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day financial transactions and the integrity of the accounting system
• Reviewing and overseeing accounts receivable, purchase orders, bank postings and expenses
• Ensuring all transactions are correctly processed, recorded and reconciled
• Working with internal teams to ensure sales activity in the CRM aligns with the ledger
• Reviewing payroll information and supporting payroll accuracy
• Leading the month-end close process, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing the monthly MI pack in partnership with the Financial Controller and Business Planning team
• Supporting the year-end audit, statutory accounts and audit queries
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting corporation tax and PAYE reporting
• Contributing to finance policies, procedures and process improvements
• Providing guidance and development support to a Finance Apprentice
• A full professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience
• Strong financial accounting skills with solid knowledge of controls, reconciliations and technical accounting
• Experience operating within a busy finance function, ideally including month‑end and audit
• Good systems knowledge. Experience with Sun Systems and CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Dynamics is desirable
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint ability
• An interest in process improvement and exploring opportunities to use AI and automation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with teams across the organisation
• A proactive attitude, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Experience in a membership organisation is desirable but not essential