Finance Manager - Six Month Fixed Term Contract

Jmf Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days home working

25 days holiday pro-rata

Job summary

Jmf Associates, a charity-sector client based in Central London, is looking for a qualified Finance Manager on a six-month fixed-term contract. You will ensure timely statutory accounts, VAT, and financial reporting with oversight of treasury and cash flow management.

The role reports to the Finance Director and requires ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification with at least 3 years PQE and strong Excel modelling skills. Hybrid working with three days at home is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team of finance professionals.
• Proficient in advanced Excel modelling and reporting.
• Experience with UK GAAP and UK Financial Reporting Standards (FRS).

Responsibilities

• Produce annual statutory financial accounts and audit schedules.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for the company and subsidiaries.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial information preparation.
• Manage cash flow budgeting/forecasting and treasury management.
• Lead Accounts Payable team and maintain financial controls.
• Oversee purchase orders, supplier invoices and staff expenses.

Skills

Team management

Advanced MS Excel

UK GAAP/FRS experience

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified

Job description

Due to a restructure, our client in the charity sector based in Central London is now looking to bring on board a strong Qualified Finance Manager. The role is a six-month fixed-term contract that will probably be extended. Your role will be to ensure monthly, quarterly and annual assessments, audits and checks are complete to ensure accuracy of financial data and reconciliations. Reporting to the Finance Director, the job description is as follows:

Responsibilities of the Finance Manager Role

• Production of annual statutory financial accounts, including the audit schedules
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for the company and its trading subsidiaries and associated entities.
• Oversee the preparation and production of the monthly, quarterly and annual draft financial information
• Ensure effective cash flow budgeting/forecasting and Treasury management
• Manage the Accounts Payable Team, ensuring efficient financial procedures and maintaining the appropriate financial controls are in place
• Oversee and manage the purchase order system from processing of supplier invoices to payment, processing of staff expenses including reimbursement, and company credit cards

Requirements of the Finance Manager Role

• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified with a minimum of 3 years PQE
• Proven track record of managing and developing a team
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, including the ability to set up multi-sheet, multi-file financial models
• Experience of UK Financial Reporting Standards and UK GAAP
• Charity, service or contract-driven background is a huge bonus

Benefits of the Finance Manager Role

• Three days working from home - Tuesdays/Thursdays office-based
• 25 days holiday pro-rata