Finance Manager

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Parking

Hybrid working after probation

25 days holiday

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is actively recruiting a Finance Manager to lead financial planning from Park Royal, Northwest London. The role requires steering short- and long-term financial objectives, minimizing risk, and presenting board-ready financial analyses.

You will partner with CEO and executives to shape strategy, oversee budgeting, and manage key financial activities including payroll, pensions, and audits in a hybrid setup after probation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong financial control and budgeting experience.
• Experience leading finance teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and monitor financial planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evaluation of short and long-term financial objectives.
• Collaborate across departments to mitigate financial risk.
• Oversee budgeting process and monthly/annual variance analyses.
• Provide CEO with financial insights for strategic decisions.
• Manage audit processes and statutory filings.
• Oversee payroll, cash flow, and banking relationships.
• Support pension, equity plans and share schemes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Financial risk management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Microsoft Dynamics

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About Our Client

SME UK Market Leader in their Industry that have exciting growth plans. They're recruiting for a new Finance Manager based from Park Royal , Northwest London

Job Description

As the Finance Manager based from Park Royal , Northwest London you will be responsible for

• Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives
• Collaborate with various departments of the company to minimise and mitigate financial risk
• Develop, implement and monitor variances of monthly and annual budgeting system for the business; Draft and periodically adjust long term strategic financial milestones for the company
• Provide CEO with advice on the financial implications of business activities regularly
• Conduct feasibility study on capital expenditure and make recommendations to the senior team of its outcome from a financial perspective
• Explore and implement hedging strategies with overall global fuel prices forecasts
• Review overall remuneration, rewards and commission policy in collaboration with Human Resource
• Manage financial aspect of company's pension scheme, Setup employee equity participation and share ownership structure/ scheme
• Assist CEO and the executive team to prepare and present board papers in regard to financial aspect of the business.
• Prepare and circulate monthly and periodic financial and management accounts; monitors financial performance by measuring and analysing results; initiating corrective actions; minimising the impact of variances.
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit process
• Maintain efficient system of customer billing and accounts receivables, supplier payments and accounts payables
• Maintain Fixed Asset register of the company in regard to capital expenditure, depreciation, disposal, insurance and maintenance expense
• Manage any third parties to which accounting, finance and statutory filing functions have been outsourced; assure legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
• Work with ICT department to oversee accounting system implementation, maintenance and upgrades
• Manage Payroll system and prompt salary/ wages disbursements.
• Maintain Banking and financing relationships
• Manage R&D Tax Credit process
• Establish and manage expense requisition process of the company.
• Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors

The Successful Applicant

• Strong financial and accounting background, including an understanding of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management and general finance and budgeting.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organisation
• Results-focused, strategic thinker and planner
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate
• Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and
• Experienced using Microsoft Dynamics is beneficial but not essential
• Experience with budget management, public accounting, and cash flow.

What's on Offer

• £65,000 - £70,000
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays and a day of your birthday
• Hours - 09:00 - 17:30
• Pension
• Parking
• Hybrid working after probation

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.