Finance Manager

Ashdown Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple UK and US entities. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting qualifications and experience managing complex financial processes, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and delivering insightful financial analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in finance, including international, multi-entity exposure.
• Solid knowledge of UK and US accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across five UK and US entities.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with UK GAAP and US GAAP (or IFRS).
• Manage UK and US payroll processes including regulatory filings.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Communication

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Excel

Education

Qualified or finalist accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Managerto join a dynamic, award-winning international consultancy with operations across the UK, US, and beyond. This role offers the chance to work in a high-growth, global environment where you will take full ownership of financial operations for multiple entities.

We’re looking for a confident and meticulous finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. This role is ideal for someone with experience managing cross-border financial operations and who is comfortable navigating both UK and US financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across five UK and US entities.

- Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with UK GAAP and US GAAP (or IFRS).

- Coordinate with auditors and support audit processes.

- Drive annual budgeting and reforecasting cycles.

- Deliver variance analysis and insightful financial commentary.

You will also be responsible for:

- Partnering with tax advisors to ensure compliance with UK and US tax regulations and overseeing timely and accurate statutory filings across both regions.

- Manage UK and US payroll processes including regulatory filings.

- Manage and develop one direct report.

Skills required:

-Qualified or finalist accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

- 5+ years' experience in finance, including international, multi-entity exposure.

- Solid knowledge of UK and US accounting standards.

- Advanced Excel capabilities and strong communication skills.