Finance Manager - E-Commerce Technology Business

Wayman Learning Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading E-Commerce Technology business is seeking a Finance Manager to enhance their finance function through robust financial reporting and strategic support. This hybrid role focuses on beneficial stakeholder relationships and strong financial controls, requiring a qualified accountant with experience in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post qualified experience required.
• Working understanding of accounting policies and IFRS is essential.
• Experience in a Start Up/Technology/Ecommerce environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of month end close and management accounts reporting.
• Deliver timely management information with analysis and commentary.
• Ensure strong financial controls and prepare annual financial statements.

Skills

Communication

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Tax compliance

Financial controls

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Finance Manager - E-Commerce Technology Business

Role: Finance Manager - E-Commerce Technology Business

Location: Central London (hybrid working)

Salary: £70k - £80k plus bonus

The Role: This role is working for a very exciting and fast-growing E-Commerce Technology business with a brilliant brand in the sector and exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Manager opportunity reporting directly to the Finance Director. You will be a core member of the wider finance team and play a key part in supporting and strengthening the finance function. Working with the Director of Finance you will be building upon the businesses core accounting processes and reporting. Furthermore, this role will evolve and become a conduit between the business and the finance team where you will spend significant time establishing relationships and providing support to senior management. You will identifying new ways to communicate performance and providing financial planning and commercial analytical support.

Role Responsibilities:

• You will take ownership of the month end close and management accounts reporting processes including analysis and commentary
• Delivering accurate and timely management information with clear understanding of key drivers and commentary against those
• Responsible for ensuring strong financial controls are in place and operating effectively, including robust balance sheet reconciliations
• Responsible for business audit and statutory accounts reporting process including preparation of complex technical accounting papers
• Responsible for day-to-day oversight of the companies' tax affairs and compliance including new tax requirements and jurisdictions
• Cash forecasting and planning and cost planning including reporting to cost centre owners
• Finance systems including identification, evaluation, implementation, development, and maintenance
• Technical Accounting and support on any accounting policies, judgements, and estimates

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) 1-2 year post qualified
• Working understanding of accounting policies and IFRS
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in partnering with stakeholders
• Confident in identifying, resolving, and escalating key points and issues
• Prepare annual financial statements for statutory audit with all supporting notes and schedules
• Experience in a Start Up/Technology/Ecommerce business, or a similar industry in a high growth environment. Though not a prerequisite

Application

To be considered for this Finance Manager position please forward a CV as soon as possible

Locations London Remote status Hybrid