Finance Manager

Connected Search Group; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Part-time 22.5 hours/week

Office in Sheffield Centre

Job summary

Connected Search Group in Sheffield is recruiting an experienced Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations and partner with the Head of Finance on reporting, budgeting and forecasting. The role offers a part-time pattern with hybrid working and a remit to develop finance processes.

The ideal candidate is a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with strong financial reporting experience, VAT/payroll knowledge and a track record of improving controls and systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent
• Strong experience in financial reporting and controls
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting and month-end processes
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audit
• Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE and payroll accounting

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts with commentary.
• Lead month-end close ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and balance sheet controls.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with budget owners.
• Produce high-quality financial analysis and management information for senior management.
• Coordinate reporting of investment management fees and costs.
• Investigate variances with stakeholders to improve reporting quality.
• Support statutory accounts, regulatory returns and external audit.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Financial reporting

Financial controls

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

VAT/PAYE/payroll

Excel/Finance systems

NetSuite

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established professional organisation in Sheffield.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in the effective day-to-day running of the finance function. This is a varied role with responsibility across management reporting, financial control, budgeting and forecasting, investment cost reporting and financial analysis.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of finance processes and systems, while supporting and developing members of the Finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, including analysis and commentary.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and balance sheet controls.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, working closely with budget owners.
• Produce high-quality financial analysis and management information for senior management and committees.
• Coordinate the reporting, reconciliation and analysis of investment management fees and related costs.
• Investigate variances and work with internal and external stakeholders to improve reporting quality.
• Support statutory accounts, regulatory returns and external audit activity.
• Maintain strong financial controls, audit trails and review procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, controls and reporting.
• Line manage and develop members of the Finance team, supporting performance and professional development.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, advisers, service providers and other stakeholders.

About you

We are looking for a qualified or part-qualified accountant who combines strong technical finance experience with a practical and collaborative approach.

You will ideally have:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification, or be part-qualified.
• Strong experience in financial reporting and financial controls.
• Experience of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes.
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts and supporting external audit.
• Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE, payroll accounting and routine tax compliance.
• Strong Excel and finance systems experience, with the ability to analyse data and produce clear management information.
• Experience of NetSuite would be desirable.

Package and Working Arrangements

• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 FTE
• Bonus: Up to 10% of salary
• Working pattern: Part time - 22.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Hybrid working: Yes - with a minimum of 60% office attendance
• Location: Office is based in Sheffield Centre (close to the Train Station)
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Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level
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Industry

• Financial Services
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Employment Type

• Part-time
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Skills

• Management Information