- Month-End Close: Manage the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely financial statements.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Variance Analysis: Conduct in-depth variance analysis to provide actionable insights to management.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Support budget creation and forecasting, collaborating across departments.
- Reconciliations: Ensure accuracy through meticulous balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Team Mentorship: Mentor junior finance team members, providing guidance and fostering a culture of best practice.
- Championing Best Practice: Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations and enhance controls.
- Audit Coordination: Facilitate audit processes, liaising with reporting team and providing necessary documentation.
- Compliance and Internal Controls: Maintain and improve internal controls and ensure compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP standards.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
- Experience: Previous experience in financial services or fintech is desirable but not essential.Â
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, with proven experience in month-end close and financial reporting.
- Transformational Mindset: Adaptable and willing to champion change, understanding the importance of continuous improvement.
- Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail in financial data.
- Self-Starter: Highly motivated and capable of working independently.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to engage with stakeholders across departments.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Sun, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.