Finance Manager

Global Switch; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre firm in London is seeking a motivated Finance Manager to enhance the Finance function's efficiency and oversee reporting. This role involves analyzing management accounts and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience in mentoring junior colleagues. Join a dynamic team that values growth and excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience in a senior Finance role.
• Ability to thrive in a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in the efficiency of the Finance function.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Liaise with local auditors for annual accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Problem-solving

Business partnering

Education

Part or full accountancy qualification

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Job Description

About the role

The Finance Manager takes responsibility for specified monthly and weekly financial support activities, as well as providing direct assistance to the Financial Controller in the preparation of reports, returns and ad hoc activities to support the data centre site.

In the absence of the Financial Controller, the Finance Manager is expected to cover a range of reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance function.
• Improve the quality of the management reporting and facilitate real business insight.
• Assist, analyse, and investigate the monthly and quarterly management accounts, annual budget and monthly re-forecast for the Group based in London.
• Liaise closely with local auditors to ensure audit evidence is complete and assist in producing the annual accounts.
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Invoicing Service agreement and debtor control.
• Capital expenditure administration.

About You:

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with a proactive and positive approach to challenges. They demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy, and consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure, meeting deadlines and achieving defined targets. They are an articulate English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to operate with professionalism and clarity. With strong business partnering and interpersonal abilities, they build effective relationships across all levels of the organization. This individual is comfortable working with ambiguity and can make credible decisions even when information is limited. Their adaptable mindset and collaborative nature make them a valuable contributor in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Key Requirements

• A part or full accountancy qualification is highly desirable.
• Excellent system skills (knowledge of Yardi would be an advantage).
• Prior experience in a senior Finance role where you have been responsible for coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• A flexible and positive approach to problem-solving.
• A resilient nature, able to thrive in a small but busy team.

About Global Switch

You might not know it, but you use a data centre like Global Switch every day. Whether you're browsing the web, streaming, playing a game, or simply making a purchase, you are relying on data centres around the world. Global Switch is a trusted name in the industry, with over 20 years of experience and a commitment to long-term partnerships and sustainability.

We value excellence and teamwork, and we always strive to deliver the best customer service and satisfaction. We are a team of skilled and passionate professionals, proud of who we are and what we do. Joining us means becoming part of a team that values learning and growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, Global Switch is committed to providing a working culture that values diversity and inclusion and is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process and working environment.

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