Finance Manager
3 days ago
£40000–£45000 yearly
Full-time
Harrow
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Prepare and oversee the production of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP), and tax laws.
Conduct internal audits and support external audits.
Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with departmental managers.
Monitor budgets and provide variance analysis, explaining significant deviations.
Support long-term financial planning by preparing forecasts and scenario analyses.
Team Management
Supervise and mentor the accounts team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger functions.
Allocate responsibilities within the team to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of outputs.
Train staff on financial systems and processes.
Cash Flow and Financial Controls
Oversee cash flow management to ensure liquidity and timely payment of obligations.
Implement robust financial controls to safeguard company assets.
Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights and advice.
Liaise with external stakeholders such as auditors, banks, and tax authorities.
Systems and Process Improvements
Optimize accounting systems and processes to improve efficiency.
Identify and address areas for cost savings and process improvements.
Proficiency in financial software and data management tools such as SAP, SQL, Power BI, and Python coding is necessary.
This expertise will help the candidate contribute to financial analytics, data visualization, and automation within the company's operations.
Ability to develop and implement financial dashboards that integrate back-end financial data for real-time reporting and decision-making.
