Finance Manager

Pencil ✏️; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advertising technology seeks a Finance Manager to drive financial excellence and operational efficiency. This role involves overseeing budgeting, compliance, and providing strategic insights to support business growth. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with proven experience in finance management within a UK-based company.

Benefits

25 days PTO plus public holidays

Health insurance / private medical cover

Monthly stipend for wellness and learning

Remote work from anywhere in your home country

Access to office in The Shard, London

WeWork all-access membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance management or senior accounting role in a UK company.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Audit background and experience working cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insightful analysis.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Audit compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

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At Pencil, we are driving innovation in advertising technology through our state-of-the-art SaaS product, which harnesses Generative AI to redefine content creation. Our mission is to make AI the default in advertising without replacing creative people. To achieve this, we aim to extend our technology's reach beyond big brands to support small businesses and creative individuals.

The Finance Manager plays a key role in driving financial excellence, strategic insight, and operational efficiency within a dynamic and forward-thinking finance team. Working closely with the Financial Controller, they will support business growth by managing budgets, providing data-driven insights, and ensuring strong financial performance. This role is also responsible for audit compliance and regulatory reporting, contributing to a finance function that is proactive and integral to the company's success.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Monitor financial performance and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, accounting standards, and audit requirements
• Prepare and review accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support the Financial Controller with financial strategy, risk management, and business partnering
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support operational needs

Your background:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Proven experience in a finance management or senior accounting role in a UK-headquartered company
• Audit background
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience working cross-functionally and partnering with senior stakeholders

Benefits include:

• 25 days PTO plus public holidays, with a Flexible Time Off scheme
• Health insurance / private medical cover
• Monthly stipend towards wellness, fitness, and learning & development
• Remote work from anywhere in your home country
• Access to Pencil's office in The Shard, London
• WeWork all-access membership

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industry: Internet Publishing

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