Role Overview
Charcoalblue is looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to join our team in a high‑impact role supporting finance operations in this growing international business. You are a high‑caliber professional who enjoys business partnering and is equipped to manage both sides of the finance coin: maintaining impeccable financial control and compliance, while providing meaningful analysis to inform our international growth strategy.
Responsibilities
* Overseeing financial reporting including management accounts
* Managing core finance operations, including ledgers, reconciliations, cash handling, payroll, and compliance processes
* Providing clear financial analysis and commentary to support senior stakeholders and business unit leads
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting, audit activity, and wider group finance planning
* Helping improve reporting quality, strengthen controls, and drive process efficiency across the finance function
* Contributing to growth initiatives through analysis, modelling, and support for expansion activity where required
Qualifications
* A qualified accountant or studying towards full qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with management accounting experience
* Experience as a finance professional confident managing month‑end, reporting, and financial controls
* Experience working in a multi‑entity and/or international environment
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into practical insight
* A proactive and collaborative approach, with confidence to work across finance and non‑finance teams
* A passion for improving processes, taking ownership, and helping a business scale effectively
Benefits
This is a permanent, full‑time role. You’ll be London‑based, with flexible hours between 8 am–8 pm, Monday to Friday, and a hybrid setup. You can work from home up to 3 days per week, balanced with in‑studio collaboration, site visits, and project meetings.
* Unlimited days off under our “Take What You Need” leave policy
* Studio closure over Christmas and New Years
* Annual company bonus scheme
* Pension auto‑enrolment
* Monthly live event tickets allowance to stay inspired by the industry we design for
* Home working contribution towards internet and utilities
* Private health insurance after two years for you and your dependants
* Laptop and peripherals provided
* Company mobile phone scheme
* Cycle to work scheme and benefits platform
Start Date
July 2026
Salary
£42,500 – £55,000 per annum for a 40‑hour week.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Overview
We are committed to becoming an increasingly inclusive organization. We continuously work to eliminate unfair and discriminatory practices within the company while encouraging full and equal contributions from our diverse community. Our mission is to foster an inclusive ethos by creating a welcoming work environment across our global practice. We provide recruitment opportunities that are open to all and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds to ensure our global team reflects the clients we collaborate with and the communities we serve.
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