Finance Manager (Temp to Perm)

Stanton House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanton House is looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to support a fast-growing data services business in London. You will own management accounting, lead accounts receivable, and drive a smooth month-end close while partnering with senior leadership.

You will provide financial insights, maintain controls, and help optimise cash flow across the business, balancing reporting with operational finance duties in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition and recurring revenue models.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Deliver variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Provide commentary and insights to support performance and decision-making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Monitor KPIs across the business and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP/accounting systems

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Power BI

ERP platforms

Job description

We're currently looking for a commercially minded and hands-on Finance Manager to support the continued growth of a growing data services business based in London. The role will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts, owning accounts receivable activities, and playing a key role in delivering a smooth and timely month-end close.

Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, the successful candidate will provide financial insight, maintain strong financial controls, and help optimise cash flow across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys balancing financial reporting with operational finance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Management Accounting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Deliver detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Provide meaningful commentary and insights to support business performance and strategic decision-making.
• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any variances.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs across the business.

Accounts Receivable & Cash Management

• Take ownership of the accounts receivable function and ensure timely customer billing.
• Manage credit control activities and proactively drive debt collection.
• Monitor aged debt balances and work with internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to manage billing queries and payment disputes.
• Produce cash collection forecasts and regular debtor reporting for management.
• Support working capital initiatives to improve cash conversion and liquidity.

Month-End & Financial Controls

• Coordinate month-end activities to ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and adjustments.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial data integrity through robust controls and reconciliations.
• Support external audit requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Assist with statutory reporting requirements as required.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting capabilities.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of finance systems and automation initiatives.
• Drive efficiencies within accounts receivable and month-end reporting processes.
• Participate in finance projects and wider business improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, credit control and cash management processes.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Experience within the energy, data, technology or subscription-based sectors.
• Experience working within a high-growth or PE-backed environment.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition and recurring revenue models.
• Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially aware and capable of translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment.
• Hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely delivery of monthly management accounts.
• Smooth and efficient month-end close process.
• Improved debtor days and strong cash collection performance.
• High-quality financial reporting that supports business decision-making.
• Strong financial controls and continuous process improvements across the finance function.

What's on offer?

• Day rate of £3-350 per day DOE inside of IR35 with a permanent salary on offer between £65-70,000.