* Hybrid working
* Permanent contract
About Our Client
This organisation is a well-established Executive Search and Consultancy firm, who, due to recent investment, are undergoing great expansion and are in need of a senior finance leader to support them through this expansion.
Job Description
* Serve as the senior finance business partner to the leadership team, providing strategic insights to support decision-making.
* Lead the development and maintenance of robust financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling.
* Support business growth initiatives, such as new service lines & international expansion (US and Asia)
* Develop and implement financial frameworks to support the company's growth into the US and Asia, including entity structuring, tax compliance, and inter company accounting.
* Assess and manage currency, tax, and regulatory risks in new regions.
* Establish local financial reporting standards and consult with external advisors and partners in new jurisdictions.
* Support commercial pricing, market entry planning, and financial feasibility studies in each region.
* Oversee & drive all financial reporting, including monthly management accounts, board packs, and ad hoc reporting for stakeholders.
* Responsible for the Year End accounts & payroll, statutory requirements and liaising with external auditors along with P11D submission.
* Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting, liaising with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors.
* Maintain and improve internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations.
* Monitor and proactively manage the company's cash position and working capital needs.
* Lead on debt collection, credit control, supplier payments, and bank relationship management.
* Preparation of payroll, commission statements, expenses, invoicing, and reconciliation processes.
* Lead on forecasting & reporting on this to senior leadership
* Review and optimise the use of finance systems, tools, and integrations (current system Xero).
* Maintain up-to-date financial policies, procedures, and documentation.
* Partner with senior leadership & practice leads to manage budgets and track performance against KPIs.
* Present financial updates and insights to the executive team & at board/company meetings
* Where applicable, manage and develop a small finance support team or outsourced partners.
The Successful Applicant
* ACCA / CIMA Qualified or equivalent, open to finalist / QBE
* Experience in Scale-Up business
* Experience in professional / business services industry
* Proven previous finance manager / controller experience, including commercial experience
* Proven interdepartmental, business partnering experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Tech-literate, with previous proven system implementation and improvement
What's on Offer
* £65,000 - £80,000 salary
* Permanent contract
* Hybrid working in City of London
* Competitive benefits
* Immediate start
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