Finance Manager

Newstone Talent Solutions Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic private equity-backed business in Central London is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function. You will be involved in financial reporting, budgeting, and providing commercial insights while fostering a hands-on culture. Ideal candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified, with experience in fast-paced environments, and strong Excel skills. This role offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role within a PE-backed business.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Background in practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and management accounts.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with teams for informed decision making.

Skills

Management reporting

Proactive problem solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Fully or part-qualified (ACCA / ACA)

Tools

Excel

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Finance Manager

PE-Backed Consumer Business | Central London

We're recruiting on behalf of a dynamic, high growth private equity backed business based in Central London. With an ambitious growth agenda and a collaborative culture, the company is scaling rapidly and now looking to strengthen its finance function with the addition of a commercially minded and technically astute Finance Manager.

What you'll be doing:

As Finance Manager, you'll work closely with the Financial Controller and take a leading role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. This is a broad and hands-on position, covering everything from financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting to cashflow management and maintaining robust financial controls. You'll also provide commercial insight and partner with operational teams to help drive informed decision making.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic, high growth environment and enjoys improving processes, solving problems, and getting stuck into the detail. You'll be encouraged to bring fresh ideas and play a part in shaping a finance function that supports long term scale and success.

Do you bring strong management reporting experience and a passion for process improvement? Are you a qualified (or part-qualified) accountant from a fast paced, high growth environment? If so, read on...

What we need you to bring to the business:

• Fully or part-qualified (ACCA / ACA), ideally with a background in practice
• Previous experience in a similar finance role within a fast paced, high growth or PE-backed business
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and core financial reporting standards
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with cloud based systems (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with non finance stakeholders
• Experience managing or mentoring small finance teams
• Comfortable working in a hybrid set-up (2-3 days per week in the office - London)

What's on offer in return:

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making

What's next?

If you're ready to take on a varied and commercially influential finance role within a fast growing business, click apply or get in touch to learn more.

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• Your paycheck is just the start, experience rewards that truly add value.