Finance Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

We are looking for a Finance Manager to work for our client, who is a leading 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.H