Job Description
*Interested candidates should either be on a 4-week notice period or less
We’re working with a boutique investment bank in London’s West End to hire a Finance Manager, reporting directly to the Finance Director.
The firm specialises in high-value M&A, restructurings, capital markets, wealth management, and equity research. It’s a hands-on role with broad exposure across the business. You’d be overseeing a group of European entities and managing a small local team. The firm is in growth mode - launching new desks with several acquisitions in the pipeline.
While many banks have had a tough year, this one is posting strong double-digit growth across both transactions and advisory. Alongside its core advisory business, the firm also has a growing investment management arm, backing high-growth companies and participating in major funding rounds.
Key deliverables:
* Overseeing month-end across European entities
* Local GAAP close procedures
* Working with the European teams on cash management and forecasting
* Supporting revenue and billing queries with the local teams and clients
* FCA and ACPR reporting (including ICAAP and Pillar 2/3)
* Reviewing statutory accounts and managing local audit requests
* Presenting financials to local boards
* Working with tax advisors on VAT, PAYE, DAC6, and other filings
* Acting as a local contact point for tax/banking queries
About you:
* ACA or CA qualified, ideally from a practice background
* A minimum of 2 years PQE in industry
* Intermediate to advance Excel skills
* Experience of working within a FCA regulated environment, ideally IB or PE
* Someone who’s organised, hands-on, and used to working at pace
* Able to work independently but also good at collaborating across teams
* Comfortable communicating with stakeholders across jurisdictions
What on offer:
* £70-80,000 base salary
* Annual bonus commensurate with personal and company performance
* Enrolment in company pension
* Flexi working (ideally 2-3 days in office)
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Permanent health insurance
* Flexible working hours
* Life assurance
* A host of other great benefits!