Our client is one of London's oldest Livery companies. They are looking for a full time, experienced and professional Finance Manager to join a close knit team.

This position will play a key role in the organisation’s funding strategy and long-term financial security. The Finance Manager will collaborate with the executive management team to analyse divisional finances and develop budgets that will keep the company’s costs down. You must have a passion for the business challenges that working for a busy company offers and will be rewarded by an interesting career with the opportunity to be a key player in this company’s ongoing success.

The purpose of this key role is to deliver a robust financial accounting and management support function, working with colleagues across the company.

The Finance Manager will work in a 3 to 4 person office, in the centre of the City, although working from home too is a possibility.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND PROCESSING

• Ensure all financial transactions are processed in a timely manner
• Reconciliation of the bank accounts
• Providing back office services such as accounts payable and accounts receivables.
• Ensure all authorised payments are processed in a timely basis
• Prepare the year-end financial statements and supporting documents in advance of the year end audit
• Manage the relationship with auditors to ensure annual audits are carried out effectively
• Develop and enhance existing financial systems and processes
• Ensure sufficient controls and processes are in place to minimise the risk of fraud

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Prepare financial management information for review by Chief Executive Officer, including - Monthly management accounts - Balance Sheets and Income and Expenditure Accounts - Fixed Assets, Prepayments and Accruals
• Prepare and monitor ad hoc financial management information, including - Monthly cash flow - Annual budgets - Monthly and Quarterly reforecasts
• Provide support to colleagues with regards to financial processes
• Support, in conjunction with SET and budget holders, the preparation of the annual budget
• Manage and monitor, in conjunction with SET, the “open book” contract accounting and reporting requirements with the external catering and events partner.
• Provide support to all colleagues in their financial, contract and budget management responsibilities
• Attend regular meetings with department heads.
• Providing insights on the financial health of the organisation.
• Ensuring the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues.
• Perform a variety of advanced financial analyses to determine present and forecasted financial health of the company
• Use financial modeling to simulate financial scenarios
• Present potential scenarios and outcomes to management team
• Manage the preparation and publication of departmental and organisation financial documents
• Collaborate with management on development and execution of funding strategies
• Examine financial and legal documents to verify accuracy and adherence to financial regulations and acceptable financial principles
• Develop or recommend solutions for problems or situations
• Carry out all duties in a professional manner and in line with our values
• Undertake any other roles or responsibilities that may be reasonably required
• Comply with our policies and procedures at all times, in particular Data Protection

• You will ideally be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong experience in financial and management accounting.
• 5+ years’ experience in a financial management position
• Proven strategic planning experience at the management level
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Essential to be proficient in Xero Accounting Software and other Cloud Based systems e.g. Go Cardless, Sync, Huddle, Futrli
• Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of investment accounting and experience of working with investment funds would be an added advantage but is not essential.
• Knowledge of Charity Accounting and compliance would be an added advantage but is not essential.
• Ability to produce output to meet strict timelines.