Finance Manager

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