Finance Manager

HedgerWay are exclusively partnered with one of the UK’s leading flexible workspace companies in the recruitment of a Finance Manager to be based in Central London.

The company have been operating for more than 20 years and currently have 70+ properties throughout the UK and have seen significant investment and growth over the past few years, moving from PE to a Listed ownership as well as raising a £150m fund which has been exercised and have another fund to invest for next year.

Reporting into a highly impressive Head of Finance, you will be managing a team of 3 direct reports and responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly consolidated P&Ls, Balance sheet and Cashflow, including:
• Preparing and inputting journals as well as reviewing journals prepared by the team.
• Preparation of accruals for all sites, fixed asset register, accrued income for the business.
• Review of site-by-site P&Ls, including month-on-month variance analysis.
• Review of Head Office P&L including month-on-month variance analysis.
• Preparation of Finance sections of the monthly Board Report including Actual vs Budget commentary.
• Monthly review of the detailed and consolidated bank reconciliations (for all of the group’s bank account).
• Preparation of Quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Management of the Business Rates portfolio including but not limited to developing processes to effectively manage and mitigate Business Rates costs for the business.
• Liaising with Financial Reporting Manager & Audit team in dealing with audit queries.
• Dealing with general finance queries from Regionals & Business Centre Managers to identify cost savings.
• Work with FP&A to prepare and deliver Site & Head office budgeted costs as part of the annual budget process.
• Strengthening internal controls and process improvements of finance operations.
• Provide support, mentoring and coaching to establish a high-morale culture and enable staff to fulfill all responsibilities effectively and accurately.
• Supporting Head of Finance with ad-hoc queries as required.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and previous experience in the Property sector would be beneficial, not essential. They are looking for someone that has the ability to work under pressure, adhere to strict time deadlines and has experience of managing teams to deliver high quality output.