Senior Finance Manager at Financefair overseeing financial reporting and strategic funding opportunities. Play a key role in finance function during period of rapid expansion in a fintech firm.
Responsibilities
Lead the finance reporting activity including timely preparation of monthly Group Management Accounts
Drive the preparation of budgets and monthly/quarterly reforecasts in conjunction with CFO
In conjunction with the CFO, work on new debt and equity funding opportunities
Oversee the accounts payable function
Mentor and coach team members
Manage our engagement with external tax advisors and oversee the preparation of all group tax returns
Management of group payroll to include liaising with external payroll provider, pension administrator, set up of new employees, issuing contracts, managing Bike2Work scheme, manage employee expenses
Lead and prepare grant applications where applicable (e.g. R&D Tax Credits)
Manage yearly statutory audit process to include proofing and finalisation of statutory and abridged accounts
Preparation of Group level MI and KPIs for use at Board and assistance in preparation of Board packs
Ad-hoc projects as required
Requirements
Senior finance role holder, with a minimum of 3 years PQE, who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.
Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with an audit background, likely to have started your career in one of the larger practices
Experience of accounts preparation, report writing, SMEs, statutory tax returns and company secretarial returns
Experience in budgeting and forecasting a significant advantage
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and multi-task. Must be flexible, prioritise, work to deadlines and ensure queries resolved in a timely manner
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and presentational skills with an ability to handle queries in a professional and timely manner
Highly numeric with a razor-sharp attention to detail
Show a high level of commitment and professional work ethic
Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office. You will be producing Management Packs in Powerpoint, Board Papers in Word and work extensively in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge and high degree of proficiency in Excel will be essential
Ability to disseminate large volumes of data and succinctly summarise in a clear and concise manner the salient points for Senior Management
Keen interest in innovation and constantly striving to find new and more efficient ways of doing things.
An ability to question and improve processes
Experienced or skilled in any of the following a benefit – Financial Modelling or Amazon Quicksights
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance related bonus opportunity
A contributory pension scheme with life assurance and other insurances
A contribution to a healthcare plan of your choice or gym membership
A company who invests in the learning and development of its people
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