Finance Manager

London-based (2 days a week in the Victoria offices)

£60,000 – £65,000 per annum

SystemsAccountants are working with a growing central London company who are looking to bring on a Finance Manager. The business is intending to strengthen its staff base with a commercial and technically strong Finance Manager to manage the local operations. Take ownership of the London finance function, managing the monthly reporting requirements as well as the annual financial statements and audit, budgeting and forecasting, and treasury and liquidity requirements.

The role encompasses planning, reporting and data analysis, with the opportunity to business partner with teams around the business. It is a great role for someone hoping to advance their reporting, analytical and communication skills.

The individual will work within the European Centralised Finance team, but with stakeholders and partners around the group.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting, Analysis and Control

• Responsibility for all accounting entries related to London
• Take ownership of monthly management accounts, including analysis against budget and prior years, and ad-hoc analysis as required
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, laws, international accounting standards and Global company policies and finance guidelines
• Working capital management: overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Take ownership of annual budget for London, this involves business partnering with local operational teams and central support functions
• Preparation of a detailed 13-week liquidity forecast on a monthly basis for London including cash inflows and outflows to be used by external parties
• Preparation of ad hoc forecasts and analysis as required

Audit and Financial Statements

• Preparation of financial statements for London
• Take ownership of annual audit, managing all audit requests and liaising day-to-day with audit team

Treasury and Tax Responsibilities

• Ownership of treasury function which involves managing day to day banking for London and cashflow management
• Working with Group Tax to ensure local VAT and corporation tax requirements are met

Role Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) including membership of the relevant accredited professional body e.g. ICAEW (UK) or equivalent
• 2 years PQE
• Financial statements preparation/review experience
• Experience within the travel/tourism industry preferred but not required
• Strong relationship and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and basic PowerPoint skills.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
• Highly efficient with the ability to prioritise several tasks at once.
• Ability to think creatively, analytical, highly-driven and self-motivated.
• Demonstrate ability to present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Previous experience of SAP ByD is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of IFRS and tax compliance.
• Knowledge of accounting, finance control, reporting and business analysis.
• Leadership – motivates and inspires others to succeed, utilising appropriate styles. Has a clear vision of what is required and acts as a positive role model.
• Strategic and Critical Thinking – Takes account of a wide range of longer-term issues, opportunities and contingencies. Identifies the means of implementing plans in line with the vision and direction.
• Analytical – effectiveness in identifying problems, seeking pertinent data, recognising important information and identifying possible causes of problems.