Global Finance Manager: Strategy, Controls & Audit Lead

LJ Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services institution is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide strategic leadership, manage audits, and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role offers significant scope for innovation and career progression, requiring a Qualified Accountant with substantial experience in financial services. The package includes a competitive salary of £80,000-£90,000, performance-related bonus, and enhanced holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• At least 7 years' experience in financial services.
• Demonstrable experience managing or coordinating audits.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual external audit and ensure high-quality financial statements.
• Prepare financial reporting packs for half-year and full-year.
• Oversee Finance risk management activities.
• Drive month-end close process and insights into performance drivers.
• Act as deputy to the Financial Controller.

Skills

People leadership

Financial accounting expertise

Audit management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)

Job description

A global financial services institution is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide strategic leadership, manage audits, and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role offers significant scope for innovation and career progression, requiring a Qualified Accountant with substantial experience in financial services. The package includes a competitive salary of £80,000-£90,000, performance-related bonus, and enhanced holiday entitlement.