Finance Manager

Description:

An exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join a fast-growing, recruitment firm in South-West London. This role is perfect for a proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, taking ownership of financial processes while driving improvements in reporting, forecasting, and controls.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will:

• Take ownership of the month-end and billings processes.
• Oversee statutory reporting and manage banking relationships.
• Provide FP&A support, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage and develop two direct reports.
• Support audits and interact with key stakeholders across the business.

Main Duties

• Ensure accurate and efficient month-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow, invoice financing, and relationships with banks and auditors.
• Assist with VAT, corporate tax filings, and compliance.
• Work closely with sales teams to improve financial visibility and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and support ongoing system upgrades (NetSuite).

The Successful Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 2-4 years PQE.
• Experience in recruitment or staffing is highly desirable.
• Strong technical finance skills, with knowledge of RSM and NetSuite being an advantage.
• Previous management experience, including mentoring and coaching.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and a strong communicator.