Harper May

Finance Manager

A regulated financial services group is seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen financial reporting, enhance controls, and support senior leadership with accurate and timely performance insight.

As the organisation continues to evolve, finance plays a critical role in ensuring governance, transparency, and disciplined growth.

This is a broad role offering ownership across reporting, control, and team oversight within a regulated environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will oversee month-end reporting, manage financial controls, and support regulatory and statutory obligations.

The position requires strong technical accounting capability alongside the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities


  • Manage the month-end close process and deliver accurate management accounts


  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls


  • Support preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate the external audit process


  • Contribute to regulatory reporting requirements within a controlled framework


  • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes


  • Monitor cash flow and working capital performance


  • Review and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and control


  • Manage and develop junior finance team members


  • Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making


Candidate Profile


  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified


  • Experience within financial services or a regulated environment


  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and control mindset


  • Confident leading month-end and interacting with auditors


  • Commercially aware with the ability to engage senior stakeholders


  • Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working to tight deadlines



  • Rate: £75,000 per annum
  • Location: City of London, Greater London, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Accountancy
  • Recruiter: Harper May
  • Tel: 0203 900 1811
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: 607-16 S07
  • Posted: 2026-02-26 16:58:36 -

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