Finance Manager - Highly Successful PE-backed Financial Services Business - Central London Based (Flexible working)
Cedar is partnered with a highly successful, PE-backed Financial Services business to appoint a Finance Manager. The role pays £60,000 to £65,000 and is based in Central London, with two-four days flexible working per week in the office. Our client is a high-growth Financial Services business operating in a complex, multi-entity environment. The finance function is continuing to evolve alongside the wider business, with a strong focus on improving reporting, controls, processes and overall efficiency.
The role reports directly into the CFO and sits within a high-calibre team and offers broad exposure across finance, commercial and operational stakeholders. This Finance Manager will take ownership of a broad range of reporting, analysis, FP&A, control and statutory responsibilities. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting across multiple entities
- Month-end close and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
- Overseeing statutory accounts and supporting the external audit process
- Supporting FP&A, budgeting and forecasting activity
- Key business partner to the various business units
- Working closely with wider finance and operational teams on key projects
- Strengthening financial controls, reporting processes and governance
- Identifying opportunities to simplify and automate existing processes
- Producing clear analysis and supporting senior finance stakeholders
Candidate Profile
- Recently qualified accountant ACA from a top ten accountancy practice
- Strong financial reporting and control background
- Experience within a complex, multi-entity organisation
- Good technical accounting knowledge
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable improving processes within a fast-moving environment
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Salary & Benefits - The Finance Manager position offers:
- £60,000 to £65,000 salary + Bonus
- Highly impressive London offices and location
- Flexible days per week in the office with a collaborative and driven team
- Exposure to a fast-growing, industry-leading, PE-backed financial services business
- Broad involvement across reporting, controls and finance improvement projects