Finance Manager

A Finance Manager (ACA/CA) is required to work for a highly acquisitive, FTSE 250, commercial business based in West London. You will be joining at a key time; the business has grown in the past 12 months and are now focusing on continuing to take market share, through both organic and acquisitive growth.

Reporting to the Head of Finance you will be joining a fast-paced, ambitious environment and working in a team of ACA’s who have progressed quickly within the business. The role will play a key part in managing the financial reporting and will also be involved in mentoring part qualified accountants. You will gain great insight into how a growing FSTE 250 Group finance function operates and will be seen as an integral member of the finance team from day one.

Responsibilities include:

• Working as a business partner to the IT division including reviewing CAPEX costs
• Playing a key part in the acquisition of new businesses from a finance perspective. This includes due diligence work, analysis of costs and integrating newly acquired businesses into the existing structure
• Managing post-acquisition work including monitoring the performance of newly acquired entities and looking at ways to automate the acquisition process
• Playing a key part in the financial reporting responsibilities including the half-year and annual reports under IFRS
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality financial reporting to the financial markets and investors
• Reviewing, implementing, and enhancing reporting processes and key controls across the broader business
• Supporting with the development and coaching of 2-part qualified accountants

Skill set required:

To be considered for this role you must be ACA/CA Qualified from a Big 4 or Top 10 practice with 0-2 years post-qualified experience. Candidates with some industry experience is preferred but not essential.  Knowledge and experience of IFRS standards and an inquisitive mindset are essential. Proven experience auditing listed businesses and successfully leading audits for key clients is also required. You should possess excellent interpersonal skills to be able to liaise with the wider finance team, stakeholders across the business, and senior management. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to use your initiative, and work to tight deadlines are the key to success in this role.

In return for your hard work, you will be offered excellent benefits including a bonus (track record of paying every year), flexible working, and a generous base salary. This is a key hire for the business, and they are looking for someone to not only come in and succeed in this role but as an investment of talent long term.