Finance Manager (12 months maternity cover)
Based: East Grinstead, UK (remote or hybrid options available)
Part time 40-60%, Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
About Ovyo:
Ovyo works globally with companies in the TV & Media industries including some of the top household brands. Our people build the platforms that shape the way the world watches video and connects, working on a mix of long-term customer engagements and shorter consulting projects, quickly fast tracking their experience within the industry, and their career. We are a modern, dynamic company with some of the best OTT Engineers out there, and we focus on being a great place to work.
About the Role
You'll provide maternity cover, fully owning the Finance function in a small team: handling day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end reporting, cashflow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, credit control, accurate invoicing and payments. Supported by our Finance & Operations Coordinator, you'll deliver board-quality reporting and planning while working closely with the CEO (who takes a keen interest), customers, suppliers, the Customer Success team, and our UK/Portuguese accountants.
Responsibilities:
* Daily & Transactional Finance
: Reconcile bank accounts/cards in Xero daily, review/process purchase invoices and employee expenses, process all payments (AP, payroll, expenses) on time, and maintain the fixed asset register.
* Invoicing & Credit Control
: Oversee sales invoicing and payment collection, liaise with customer finance teams, internal Customer Success/Business Operations teams, and ensure timely credit control and trust account sweeps/FX transfers.
* Cash Flow & Treasury
: Forecast and actively manage cash flow, arrange prompt FX transfers, and maintain adequate bank balances while performing regular trust account reconciliations and submissions.
* Month-End, Reporting & Compliance
: Complete month-end close, prepare VAT returns, payroll (UK), HMRC filings (P60/P11D, pension, PAYE), track financial performance (P&L, revenue recognition, balance sheet, board reports), and support year-end with UK accountants.
* Leadership & Oversight
: Direct and delegate tasks to the shared Finance Co-ordinator (including AP and Dext reconciliations), ensure all deadlines are met, authorise holidays/absence, and handle ad-hoc finance tasks to fully support the business.
Requirements:
* Minimum 3 years' UK B2B finance experience in a similar role, with proven hands-on responsibility for invoicing, payments, cashflow forecasting, financial reporting, VAT and ideally payroll.
* Part/fully qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA (or AAT fully certified – a strong advantage) and strong working experience with Xero.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical ability with meticulous attention to detail.
* Excellent written and spoken English, proactive communication style, and a clear understanding of data confidentiality when handling customer, supplier and employee information.
* Ideally, experience in a services business (T&M vs fixed-price contracts) and dealing with international customers/suppliers; you'll bring energy, enthusiasm and a positive, can-do attitude.