Finance Manager

MorePeople; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the UK reporting arm of the finance function. Responsibilities include managing the month-end close, statutory audits, and cash flow forecasts. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial reporting and a proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders. This role offers a dynamic environment in a growing international business.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, cash management, and reporting processes.
• Experience working within a complex, multi-entity structure.
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and explaining financial performance clearly.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of UK month end close and consolidated reporting.
• Managing statutory audit, tax compliance, and adherence to accounting standards.
• Preparing and managing weekly cash flow reporting and forecasts.

Skills

Accounting standards

Financial reporting

Cash management

Stakeholder engagement

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

The Role

Reporting directly into the Group Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will take ownership of the UK reporting arm of the finance function, providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to the leadership team and wider stakeholders. You will oversee a small team and act as the technical backbone of the finance structure in the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of UK month end close and consolidated reporting


• Managing statutory audit, tax compliance, and adherence to accounting standards


• Preparing and managing weekly cash flow reporting and forecasts


• Supporting group reporting across multiple geographies


• Acting as the point of contact for senior stakeholders, confidently explaining financial results and KPIs


• Managing ad hoc finance queries and projects


• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a direct report in the UK finance team

The Candidate

We are looking for a technically strong, fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a proven background in financial reporting. While prior sector experience is not required, you should bring:

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, cash management, and reporting processes


• Experience working within a complex, multi–entity structure


• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and explaining financial performance clearly


• A hands on, detail–oriented approach, balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture


• The flexibility to adapt to a growing, international business environment

Interested in this opportunity, please apply below, alternatively, contact Angus on (phone number removed) or (url removed)