Finance Manager
Up to £85k + benefits
London (4+ days in office)
Partner Financial is partnering with a high-performing, independent Corporate Finance Advisory firm specialising in mid-market transactions across Financial Services, Professional Services and Technology. With an established reputation for delivering relationship-led advice on complex deals, the firm operates with a collaborative, partnership-driven culture where individuals are empowered to make a tangible impact.
With continued growth and increasing operational complexity, the business is seeking to strengthen its finance function with the addition of a Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this is a broad and highly visible role offering a unique blend of financial management and operational responsibility.
This position will suit an ambitious, qualified accountant who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and is motivated by the opportunity to take ownership, drive improvements, and support the next phase of growth.
Key responsibilities:
* Owning the month-end close process, including preparation of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Producing monthly management accounts and delivering insightful reporting packs for senior stakeholders and partners.
* Supporting treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and maintaining banking relationships.
* Coordinating the annual audit process and acting as the primary contact for external auditors.
* Managing VAT returns, corporation tax reporting and statutory filings, liaising with external tax advisers where required.
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting and broader financial planning processes.
* Contributing to strategic and ad hoc projects, including international expansion and regulatory initiatives.
* Acting as the primary contact for external IT providers and supporting firmwide technology initiatives, including system implementations and AI adoption.
* Driving utilisation and optimisation of CRM systems and other operational tools.
The candidate:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent), ideally trained within practice.
* Strong technical expertise across financial reporting and audit.
* Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to operate effectively across finance, operations and technology.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality output.
* Intellectually curious, with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
* Comfortable engaging with systems, automation and emerging technologies to drive efficiency and improvement.
We will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from us, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about your current situation then please feel free to give us a call to discuss.