Finance Manager

Culmen International LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Finance Manager to work onsite in Central London. This full-time role focuses on overseeing financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and advising senior management. The ideal candidate should have experience in UK public sector finance, strong communication skills, and be a qualified accountant. The position may allow for flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Current UK Security Clearance or above.
• Experience working in UK public sector finance roles.
• Experience in writing formal policy and documentation.
• Strong understanding of government accounting processes.
• Ability to prioritise against strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee accurate financial reports and reconciliations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior management on financial decisions.

Skills

Financial risk management

Presentation and communication skills

Strong IT skills

Ability to work with senior stakeholders

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CGMA/CIPFA or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are currently seeking aFinance Managerwith experience of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) or other financial enforcement oversight, to work onsite in Central London.

This position is full-time and in person.Considerations will be given to alternative flexible working arrangements (such as compressed hours) for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

AsaFinanceManageryou willbe requiredto:

• Deliver and oversee accurate and timely financial reports, including the compilation of individual offline account reconciliations into group financial accounts.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver effectively against directed lines of effort and businessobjectives, taking an active lead in financial planning and delivery.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies,controlsand regulatory requirementsin accordance withfinancial managementframeworks as well as wider national and international legislation.
• Supportengagements betweenpublic and privatesectororganisationsthrough development and maintenance of strong collaborative relationships.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing insight and challenge to support strategic decision making.
• Comply withgovernance and staff requirements through the generation of the operational record keeping and staff work.

Required Qualifications

• Current UK Security Clearance or above.
• Experience working in UK public sector financeroles.
• Experience in financial risk management.
• Experience in writing formal policy, proceduredocumentationand submissions.
• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CGMA/CIPFA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of government or not-for profit accounting concepts and processes including; reconciliation, rebilling and traditional budgeting and forecasting for end of month and end of year requirements.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financiers.
• Strong IT skills, including word-processing, PowerPoint and Excel with familiarity of planning, budgeting and forecasting systems such as Oracle.
• Ability to prioritise and reprioritise against complex and competing work-strands against strict deadlines under pressure.
• Ability and experience of working with a range of stakeholders at senior levels within Government and Private Sector.

Ideal background

• UK military,securityor other defence organisations.

About the Company

Full Time - Permanent