Finance Manager

Harper May is working with a financial services business that is seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen its finance function. The organisation operates within a regulated environment and is focused on maintaining strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective financial management to support ongoing business performance.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining balance sheet integrity, and supporting the month-end and year-end close processes. This is a hands-on position within a structured finance environment, with a strong focus on controls, governance, and high-quality financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and ensure ledger accuracy
• Post and review journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with reported results
• Deliver variance analysis and provide insight into financial performance
• Support financial modelling to assist business planning and decision-making
• Work across multiple entities, ensuring consistency and accuracy in financial reporting
• Assist with audit preparation and ensure audit-ready documentation is maintained
• Support statutory reporting and year-end financial processes
• Monitor financial data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement
• Maintain strong financial controls and support compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to process improvements, including automation and enhancements to reporting workflows
• Work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure timely and accurate reporting

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Strong experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Good understanding of accounting standards, governance, and audit requirements
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Background within financial services or a regulated environment is advantageous
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data handling capability
• Able to work effectively within a structured, control-focused finance function
• Confident communicator with the ability to support senior stakeholders