Finance Manager

Location: London (5 days per week in office)

Contract: 6 months, with possibility to extend

An international consumer business is looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of finance for its US region on a fixed-term contract. This is a lean, fast-moving environment where the transactional work matters just as much as clear reporting and analysis.

You’ll manage two experienced team members across transactional finance, while working closely with the wider finance team. With an immediate start required, this would suit someone who can get up to speed quickly and is happy to roll up their sleeves – whether someone you have prior industry experience or are your looking for your first role post-audit.

What will you be doing?

• Preparing monthly management accounts for the US region
• Delivering financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making
• Managing two team members across accounts and credit control
• Monitoring accounts payable and supporting weekly cash flow preparation and payment allocations
• Performing timely bank reconciliations
• Supporting the year-end audit and annual budgeting process

What would we love to see from you?

• Part or fully qualified in ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience
• Exposure to a stock-based businesses like retail, FMCG, hospitality etc (whether in industry OR audit clients)
• Experience in a management accounting and overseeing AP/AR
• A strong grounding in transactional finance and confidence owning month-end
• Highly proficient in Excel, with QuickBooks a plus
• Clear communication, attention to detail and a proactive approach under pressure
• Experience in a stock-based business or hospitality, or audit exposure to SME clients, would be useful
• Immediately available and comfortable working five days a week in the London office

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