Finance Manager - ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Global Commissioning; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

BUPA

Healthcare

Car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Global Commissioning in the United Kingdom seeks a Finance Manager to provide day-to-day financial support, lead transactional finance, and own end-to-end finance for two recently acquired entities. The role focuses on commercial support, month-end processing, and strong governance across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with advanced Excel skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to travel monthly to Ireland and the North of England.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent.
• Strong Excel skills including lookups and pivots.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transactional finance and month-end processing.
• Lead P&L and Balance Sheet reporting for multiple entities.
• Manage cash flow, AP/AR and working capital.
• Support audits, tax compliance and internal controls.
• Drive process improvements and NetSuite migration.

Skills

Excel expertise

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

NetSuite

ERP familiarity

Job description

Role Overview

The Finance Manager provides essential day-to-day support across the business and is a key point of contact. The role supports the business commercially, leads transactional finance, month-end processing and administrative duties and owns the end-to-end finance for two recently acquired companies.This is an ideal role for an organised, detail-focused individual looking to build a career within a dynamic, international, private-equity-backed business.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Finance

• Assist in raising customer invoices for professional services and recharged expenses
• Support maintaining up-to-date accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Support the FD with ad hoc operational reports

Expenses & Credit Cards

• Support administration of corporate cards and expense reports, ensuring timely submission and correct coding
• Check documentation for accuracy and follow up on missing or incorrect information

Month-End & Reporting Support

• Prepare month-end Management Information
• Lead P&L & Balance Sheet preparation, maintaining adequate month-end schedules
• Gather and validate financial data for management reporting across the business
• Own the maintenance of accurate financial records in financial systems

Cashflow & Working Capital

• Manage AP and AR trackers and highlight overdue balances, working with the business to drive timely cash management
• Own and submit 13-week Cash Flow to Finance Director

Compliance, Tax, Audit & Controls

• Lead preparation of documentation for year-end and external audit
• Maintain organised digital records for compliance and tax requirements across multiple entities
• Support adherence to internal controls, processes, and finance policies
• Support with opening new legal entities

Systems & Improvement

• Oversee and support data entry and integrity in finance systems
• Assist in documenting and improving finance processes to drive efficiency
• Assist with migration from legacy finance systems to NetSuite

Financial Reporting and Projects

• Provide financial analysis support and drive the business
• Assist on finance projects, implementations, and system enhancements

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA/ACCA, CIMA qualified
• Strong interest in developing a finance career; ambitious candidates from audit practice strongly encouraged to apply
• Strong working knowledge of Excel (e.g., lookups, pivot tables)
• High level of attention to detail and standards of accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, professional attitude
• Ambitious and looking for a challenging opportunity and fast-tracked experience
• The flexibility to travel 1 week per month to Ireland and the North of England

Desirable / Nice to have

• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system
• Experience within an international, multi-entity, or project-based business
• IFRS knowledge a plus.

Benefits

• 20 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year up to 25 days
• Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance
• BUPA Employee Programme
• AxA Family Healthcare
• Octopus EV Car Salary Scarifice

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