Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing firm as a Finance Manager, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance function. This position involves managing month-end reporting, regulatory submissions, and enhancing control processes. You will lead a talented finance team, ensuring compliance with accounting standards while fostering personal and professional growth. The company offers a supportive culture and flexible benefits, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals seeking to make a difference and achieve their full potential.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Death in Service Benefit

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with relevant finance experience.
• Experience in financial accounting within a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end process and oversee payroll and cash control.
• Complete FCA regulatory reporting and maintain balance sheet integrity.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to support their development.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Month-End Reporting

Strong Communication Skills

Deadline-Driven

Knowledge of Financial Services

Education

Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant

Substantial Relevant Experience in Finance

Job description

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At the heart of The Openwork Partnership, there are over 4,200 financial advisers, based in nearly 700 firms, supported by 600 colleagues in our central teams. Together, we are a partnership, and financial advice is what we do — it’s our shared history, our DNA. Whether you are planning a career with us, growing your business, protecting your family, or building a retirement plan, our purpose is to make it easier for you to face your future with confidence and optimism.

The Openwork Partnership brand continues to grow, both in terms of our adviser network and our colleagues across the Group.

The Role

The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the finance function, focusing on month-end reporting, regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement of the control environment, while supporting the year-end audit.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the month-end process across the team and oversee key processes such as payroll and cash control, culminating in the production of the month-end report.
2. Complete FCA regulatory reporting advice submissions and oversee investment firm reports.
3. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet, including preparation and review of monthly reconciliations.
4. Challenge and understand the complaints provision to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
5. Identify key processes and controls within Finance, working with relevant teams to improve deficiencies.
6. Maintain and own the Finance Function Manual and Operating Procedures, ensuring they are fit for purpose and continuously improved.
7. Manage the Treasury function operationally, supporting banking systems and the cash forecast model.
8. Own the Finance system, identifying improvements, managing upgrades, and reporting requirements.
9. Attend the Debt committee, providing updates and analysis on movements.
10. Support the year-end audit and manage audit requests from the team.
11. Lead, manage, and mentor the finance team to support their development.
12. Assist with ad-hoc work and projects within the Finance and wider team.

Benefits

• Salary: £47,000 to £67,000
• Bonus scheme: target bonus of 10%
• Pension: contribute up to 5%, with the company matching an additional 5%
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection: 1x salary
• Death in service: 4x salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy up to 10 additional days
• Flexible benefits including private medical and dental insurance, among others.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant, or substantial relevant experience in Finance
• Experience in a financial accounting role within a large organization
• Experience in month-end reporting with analysis and insight
• Deadline-driven and task-oriented
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• Knowledge of Financial Services is advantageous

Why Join Us?

We are a dynamic, fast-paced, and growing business with ambitious goals. Our success is driven by our talented colleagues. We invest heavily in our team, fostering personal and professional development, and reaching full potential.

We pride ourselves on our culture, recognized as one of the Best 100 Large Companies to work for in 2022. We value individuality and are committed to an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At Openwork, we believe everyone can make a difference, and your race, religion, disability, or gender will never be barriers. We foster a caring ethic where you can balance a successful career with personal commitments, trusting you to choose when, where, and how to work.