finance manager

Colt Technology Services; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in network and data services seeks a finance professional to oversee financial reporting and compliance. The role involves preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance financial processes. Ideal candidates will hold an ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification and have a strong grasp of financial frameworks.

Benefits

Flexible hours and remote work options

Comprehensive induction with mentors

Opportunities for development and education

Global Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusion & diversity networks

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks and regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and trends.
• Experience in consolidating results across subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IFRS consolidated and standalone financial statements.
• Support month-end close process and oversee reporting.
• Act as a key contact for Finance/Business, collaborating with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting frameworks

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Job description

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Colt provides network, voice, and data centre services to thousands of businesses worldwide, enabling them to focus on their core goals instead of infrastructure.

Why we need this role

This role is central to accounting and reporting, covering month-end processes, audits, financial analysis, business partnering, technical support, and project management. It ensures compliance, accuracy, and efficiency, contributing to the success of the finance function.

What you will do

• Prepare IFRS consolidated and standalone local GAAP financial statements, overseeing the entire financial statement process.
• Assist with group and subsidiary audits, providing support for annual audits.
• Support the month-end close process and oversee reporting for finance teams in a multi-national environment.
• Act as a key contact for Finance/Business, supporting budgeting and decision-making, collaborating with stakeholders such as Tax, FP&A, FBPs, and Legal.
• Analyze country/divisional and Group monthly results.
• Perform variance analysis on consolidated results.
• Work with shared service centre finance teams on process improvements.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting issues, including capex and reorganizations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement practical actions.
• Support projects and system implementations as needed.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external auditors.

What we're looking for

• Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data, trends, and variances.
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles, financial and management accounting.
• Experience in consolidating results across multiple subsidiaries/divisions, including intercompany eliminations (desirable).

Skills/Qualifications

An industry-recognized qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.

What we offer you

At Colt, you'll make a difference. We empower people and trust our employees to take initiative. Our global teams work together to create innovative solutions, connecting people, cities, and businesses worldwide. We encourage leadership and project involvement to help you grow and impact the world positively.

Diversity and inclusion

• Inclusion and valuing diversity are core to our culture. We promote authenticity and welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age, or other characteristics.

Recent initiatives include:

• Signing the UN Women Empowerment Principles.
• Training staff as Mental Health First Aiders.
• Supporting adjustments in our recruitment process. Visit our DEI pages for more.

Benefits

Our benefits support your physical and mental health, including:

• Flexible hours and remote work options.
• Comprehensive induction with mentors.
• Opportunities for development and education.
• Global Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Inclusion & diversity networks.

A global network

Joining Colt means becoming part of a worldwide community, sharing stories and experiences, including initiatives like 'Our People' and Empowered Women in Tech.