Finance Manager

Finance Manager (9 month FTC) page is loaded## Finance Manager (9 month FTC)locations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR453The Value of Active Minds**About Jupiter**Jupiter is one of the UK’s leading investment management companies with just over 500 employees and £44.3 billion worth of assets under management (as at 31st March 2025).Jupiter provides investment services to individual and institutional investors through mutual funds (UK unit trusts, Luxembourg SICAVs and Dublin OEICs), separately managed accounts and sub-advised funds. Jupiter has experienced a period of international growth with offices open across EMEA and APAC.The majority of our employees are based in our London office located just minutes from Victoria station which provides stair-free access from both the Underground’s Victoria line and National Rail platforms, as well as limited road crossings to the Jupiter office. Our London office was designed to encourage employees to live active, healthy lives with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for greater natural light and the benefit of a private balcony, table tennis room, cycle storage and on-site shower and locker facilities. The short distance to Green Park and St James' Park also provides employees with a natural space to relax during their lunch break and a healthy alternative to office-based meetings.We offer our UK employees a 3:2 hybrid working arrangement where Tuesdays, Thursdays and a third day of your choice are worked from the office. The other two days may be worked from home. This facilitates collaboration and allows employees to maximise productivity whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance.**Background**The role is within the Finance Team, supporting the different members of the various sub-teams including Tax. This is a 9-month Fixed Term Contract.As Finance Manager, you will be working directly with a range of stakeholders in Finance, Tax and throughout the wider business, managing and resolving issues within a BAU capacity. In addition to this, and as a result of a recently announced acquisition, this role will support acquisition-related integration activity through implementing and embedding efficient, controlled system-related changes.The role will encompass a broad range of responsibilities within operational finance and external reporting, including leading on complex areas of accounting responsibility such as external audit oversight, business analysis requirements and supporting with treasury. Alongside this, the role will have responsibility for driving efficiency and process improvement throughout the Finance function.This role will suit a qualified accountant (1-3 years post qualified experience) who has ambitions to develop management and leadership responsibility. This would be a motivated individual who is flexible and enjoys working with a range of stakeholders, whilst seeking growth, professional development and a varied career in Finance.This role will suit a motivated individual who is flexible and enjoys working with a range of stakeholders with experience in supporting system integration and has a problem-solving mindset.**Key Responsibilities**The successful candidate will primarily work within the Financial Control team but with supporting capabilities to the wider Finance and Tax teams:**Commercial responsibilities*** Support the Financial Control team in areas of such as Accounts Receivable, Revenue recognition, Accounts Payable and Expense functions including customer and supplier invoice and expense payment approvals, month-end review and balance sheet reconciliations* Preparation and posting of accounting journals such as payroll, projects and capitalisation* Support the Head of Financial Control with implementation and booking of transfer pricing entries in line with group and entity policies* Support the treasury function including best use of corporate cash working with the Risk Committee in relation to counter party limits* Contribution to business analysis such as the annual Value Assessment Report, Pricing reviews and various industry wide surveys in partnership with Corporate Development / Strategy* Assist with the production of various subsidiary board requirements* Producing ad hoc analysis and reporting* Maintenance and oversight of banking mandates and administration**Technical and Accounting responsibilities*** Support delivery of year-end requirements including Audit Committee papers, Annual report and Accounts, including acting as a point of contact for internal and external auditors* Produce and maintain various accounting policies and procedures such as Treasury, Travel & Expenses* Support review of department control matrix working closely with Risk function* Support the production and review of the subsidiary financial statements* Contribute to the review and management of month end results with particular focus on revenues, non-compensation and fixed staff expenses**Project responsibilities*** Driving continuous process improvement projects working alongside the systems accountant* Working closely with all business areas alongside Finance Business Partners to gain an understanding of BAU and project activities and accounting treatment, and responsibility for driving improvement and development* Support Finance project implementation, co-ordination of various Finance and Tax integration requirements, assisting with delivering key integration project milestones related to the Finance ledger, planning, compensation, and sales and AUM reporting systems.**Desired Skills / Experience**The role varies day to day. The key skills required to succeed in the role are:* A motivated individual, who can work autonomously and as part of a team* A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is essential* Role would suit a qualified accountant with 1-3 years post qualification experience* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across the business at all levels* Able to demonstrate a team approach and to work collaboratively across functions* Experience and aptitude in managing varied stakeholder requirements and priorities* Problem solving skills, capable of handling pressure and meeting strict deadlines* High attention to detail**Additional Role Details*** This role is subject to the Conduct Rules set by the FCA.Our high-conviction investment approach is fundamental to the way we think, and the way we work. We all understand how we can positively impact our clients. We are team players and success is only possible if we work together.We respect and celebrate different perspectives, and experiences. We are tenacious and create an environment where everyone can do meaningful work for clients, for our business, and for the world around us.We are agile, brave, and work fast. We take accountability and always look for ways to drive greater value for our clients. That means continuously improving and seeking to innovate. We embrace change and challenge convention.We are proud of our journey so far and continually try to find better ways to work and share lessons learnt so that we can be even stronger tomorrow.At Jupiter, we unlock your potential so our clients can achieve theirs.
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