Company
Financial Services
FinancialManager
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“Financial Manager. Skills: Financial reporting, Financial controls, Cash flow management, Audit process. Lead monthly close process. Ensure timely financial reporting”
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), Experience in financial management, Experience in financial reporting, Experience in financial controls, Experience managing month-end close, Experience managing audit processes, Knowledge of UK GAAP, Knowledge of IFRS, Experience with cash flow management, Experience with working capital oversight, Advanced Excel, ERP systems experience
Nice to Have
Experience in project-based environments, Experience in operational service environments, Support multi-entity businesses, Support international businesses, Exposure to finance transformation projects, Exposure to acquisition integration projects
What You'll Do.
Lead monthly close process
Ensure timely financial reporting
Prepare management accounts
Prepare Balance Sheet
Prepare Cash Flow Statements
Prepare WIP schedules
Prepare KPI reporting packs
Complete balance sheet reconciliations
Oversee payroll journals
Oversee reporting adjustments
Coordinate year-end audit
Prepare statutory accounts
Maintain financial control framework
Ensure compliance with UK GAAP
Ensure compliance with IFRS
Ensure compliance with regulations
Implement controls to mitigate fraud
Implement controls to mitigate revenue leakage
Implement controls to mitigate duplicate payments
Implement controls to mitigate reporting inaccuracies
Ensure finance processes are audit-ready
Drive adherence to finance governance
Oversee daily cash management
Oversee banking activities
Manage cash flow forecasts
Manage liquidity planning
Provide weekly cash flow reporting
Monitor supplier payments
Monitor contractor payments
Monitor employee expenses
Monitor treasury transfers
Oversee debtor management
Oversee collections activities
Oversee customer billing processes
Review approved timesheets
Review approved expenses
Review project allocations
Ensure billable time is captured
Ensure rechargeable expenses are captured
Support operational teams
Resolve billing queries
Resolve project finance matters
Ensure AP invoices are approved
Ensure AP invoices are processed
Ensure expenses are approved
Ensure expenses are processed
Ensure contractor payments are approved
Ensure contractor payments are processed
Manage statutory reporting
Manage compliance obligations
Ensure timely VAT returns submission
Ensure timely corporate taxes submission
Ensure timely payroll taxes submission
Ensure timely statutory filings submission
Lead annual external audit process
Manage relationships with external auditors
Resolve audit findings
Drive continuous improvement
Support NetSuite implementation
Support finance systems optimisation
Assist with finance integration
Build cross-functional relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior leadership teams; Finance teams; Operations teams; Commercial functions
Full Job Description
## Description About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Manager to lead the financial operations, governance, reporting, and control environment across the organisation. This role is critical in ensuring robust financial management, strong internal controls, accurate reporting, effective cash management, and scalable finance processes that support business growth and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership teams across finance, operations, and commercial functions, acting as a key business partner while maintaining high standards of compliance, governance, and financial integrity. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Close Lead and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare monthly management accounts including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, AR/AP ageing, WIP schedules, and KPI reporting packs. Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly. Oversee accruals, payroll journals, depreciation, tax journals, and reporting adjustments. Coordinate year-end audit activities and preparation of statutory accounts with external auditors. Financial Control & Governance Maintain and strengthen the overall financial control framework across the businesses. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, statutory regulations, and internal company policies. Implement and monitor controls to mitigate fraud, revenue leakage, duplicate payments, and reporting inaccuracies. Ensure finance processes remain audit-ready with appropriate documentation and approvals. Drive adherence to finance governance standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Cashflow, Treasury & Working Capital Management Oversee daily cash management and banking activities. Manage rolling cash flow forecasts and liquidity planning. Provide weekly cash flow reporting to executive leadership. Monitor supplier payments, co
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