Finance Manager

Overview

In this Finance Manager role, you will own a broad finance remit within a growing SaaS business in Central London. You will support operational finance, payroll, month-end, management accounts, and financial analysis, while driving process improvements and automation. You’ll work closely with senior finance stakeholders and help scale the finance function as the business grows. A key focus is delivering accurate financial information and enabling data-driven decisions, with opportunities to implement new systems and AI-enabled tooling.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll across multiple international entities and contractors
• Oversee accounts payable processes to ensure timely payment
• Prepare and support VAT and sales tax submissions
• Respond to operational finance queries across the business
• Maintain accurate financial records for the group
• Own month-end balance sheet reconciliations across entities
• Maintain and reconcile key control accounts (accrued income, deferred revenue, provisions, fixed assets, prepayments, wages; PAYE and pension)
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Ensure financial information is accurate, complete and delivered on deadlines
• Prepare financial and operational analyses to support decision-making
• Support implementation and migration of new payroll and finance systems
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate finance processes
• Explore AI and automation to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
• Help develop robust and scalable finance processes as the business grows

Key requirements

• Newly Qualified or Finalist level (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in operational finance and management accounts
• Experience managing or supporting multi-jurisdictional payroll
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and VAT/sales tax
• Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong analytical skills and experience with KPIs and performance data
• Experience in multi-entity or international group structures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, independent worker with clear communication skills
• Interest in AI, automation and using technology to improve finance processes
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to develop junior team members

• proactive
• attention to detail
• clear communication
• multi-entity payroll
• accounts payable
• VAT/sales tax

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