Financial Operations Manager

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Centre People Full time
Centre People Seeks Finance Manager

We are Centre People, a renowned Japanese culture hub based in London. We are currently looking for a highly skilled Finance Manager to join our team on a full-time basis.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of operating a finance department and overseeing a small team. This is a 40-hour-per-week position from Monday to Friday with the possibility of hybrid/flexible working conditions.

We offer an attractive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience.

Job Description:
  • Monitor and oversee day-to-day financial operations and compliance with internal procedures and accounting standards.
  • Prepare reports for Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and develop financial analysis tools.
  • Manage the annual budget/forecast, including liaison with budget holders and MOFA.
  • Support the Finance Director during the annual audit.

The selected candidate will also be responsible for drafting quarterly P&L, Balance Sheet, and ad hoc reports for Board and Committee meetings. They will monitor general ledger entries, prepare sales invoices, and manage periodic accounts close.

A key aspect of this role is liaising with external auditors during the annual financial audit, providing relevant audit evidence, and reporting on organisation's reserves utilisation.

The successful candidate will also be involved in cash flow management and FX monitoring, reviewing month-end stock reconciliations for The Shop, and assisting in setting and updating internal control policies & procedures.

In addition to their technical skills, the Finance Manager will provide advice and assistance to non-finance staff and supervise and train two Finance Assistants.

The ideal candidate should possess ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification, a bachelor's degree, and at least 5 years' experience in finance operations. Experience with XERO or other ERP systems, staff management, UK GAAP, and Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint are essential requirements.

Desirable qualifications include knowledge of UK tax regulations, Xero or other ERP systems, Japanese language and/or working with Japanese organisations, and government funding. Prior experience with audit is also beneficial.



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