Description
We are looking for a Finance Manager to work for our client, who is a leading international professional services organisation, with offices based in Central London.
Reporting to the Finance Leader for one or more corporate central functions, you will be responsible for delivering:
- Ad hoc financial accounting advice.
- Budgeting and forecasting, including:
- Planning ie scheduling, client communications, determining key assumptions
- Reviewing and challenging submissions.
- Assisting in the preparation of budget packs for presentation to Functional and Internal Finance leadership.
- Providing financial guidance, accounting support and regular and ad hoc management information to Functional and Internal Finance leadership.
- Development of and ensuring compliance with financial and operating procedures.
- Preparation of value-added financial analysis and commentary for your function, including explanations for major variances.
Requirements
- A qualified accountant with experience at manager level.
- A clear personal pride for delivering high quality services to clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and influencing skills.
- Strong interpersonal, people management and team working skills, including presentation skills.
- Strong accounting and analytical skills and commercial awareness are essential.
Candidates should have strong stakeholder management experience and be able to evidence supporting both financial and non-financial stakeholders, the ability to take a lead in meetings and to challenge and influence the thinking of senior managers.