Finance Manager in London - Robert Walters

A prestigious international organisation is seeking a Finance Manager to join their Finance team based in South West London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, collaborative finance team and make a significant impact across multiple entities.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts for multiple entities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with department leaders to maintain healthy cash flow and resolve outstanding issues.
• Support financial planning by assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes across departments.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for five companies and coordinate year-end audit schedules.
• Review VAT/GST returns and P11d calculations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage NetSuite and Pleo systems, driving improvements and automating internal controls.
• Lead testing/training for system upgrades and drive efficiency-focused projects.
• Manage and develop a team of five finance professionals through coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Supervise daily operations of AP/AR processes and company credit card transactions.
• Ensure timely delivery of management reports while maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/CIMA/) with strong technical knowledge of multi-entity finance operations.
• At least 2 years' experience in managing finance teams with proven ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements and detailed management accounts for complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end financial processes (AP/AR management, credit card transactions).
• Knowledge of accounting standards, tax compliance regulations, and multi-currency reporting.
• Proficiency in financial systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across teams.

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