Financial Reporting Manager Permanent

We are currently partnered with a leading Technology Provider based in London. They are actively seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join their expanding team. This role operates as a very strong number two position within the Finance structure and will be managing a team of 4 direct reports.

To take direct responsibility for day-to-day operational management of the Financial Accounting and Controls function and to ensure adequate reporting and financial analysis, and proper financial checks and controls are in place. Support Finance Director in developing and implementing strategy.

To challenge support and add value to the business in line with the yearly business imperatives and overall growth plans, company values, appropriate legislative context, and Finance best practice.

Responsibilities

* Assume overall responsibility over financials, accounting, tax, budgeting and forecasting operations and the financial performance, financial reporting and policies

* Manage financial planning and reporting, accounting, purchasing and local compliance (HMRC, Companies House).

* Provide close support to the AR team in the execution and control of the monthly invoicing process between legal entities – inter company. Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends and financial forecasts & manage cash flow.

* Prepare and submit PSA and P11D to HMRC. Responsible for liaison on any resulting queries. Ensure the company is compliant with tax legislation in the relevant country of operation.

* Overall responsibility for the maintenance, appropriate specification and development of financial system and effective team utilisation of this. Ensures that appropriate quality management information is available as required. Anticipates future demands as regards scalability to cover other European sites and makes robust business case for any necessary systems change.

* Approve all relevant purchase requests and ensure within budget and company purchasing policies. Escalates to the FD where necessary. Ensure all purchase requests are completed within company matrix and policy.

* Preparation of annual and mid-year budgets and monthly rolling forecast data for London and consolidation of the group consolidation planning and forecasts. Work proactively to up skill internal budget holders to ensure better internal budgetary competence and more accurate budgeting.

* Review and own monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis

* Responsibility for detailed financial content on all financial enquiries from the parent company in support of the Finance Director.

* Ensure fixed asset register is accurately reported in line with company policy and manage the reporting of actual capital expenditure against budget throughout the year.

* Manage weekly Group cash flow, including short term deposits and loans and manage effective funding procedures. Escalates risks to FD as appropriate.

* Manage the preparation, review and timely submission of service charge accounts for tenant customers.

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Requirements

* Typically, graduate level or corresponding educational experience and ACA/ACCA or equivalent with at least 5 years PQE.

* Experienced broad commercial Finance generalist. Finance business partner professional with personal credibility and stakeholder management experience.

* Excellent knowledge of a proprietary Financial IT/ reporting system able to scope and manage implementation of financial systems change.

* Responsibility for preparation of financial and management accounts at high level, preferably within a growing company.

* Proven hands on experience in Finance team management. Effective management of resources and development/implementation of plans and processes.

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