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Finance Manager

MT10257

£70-80k, plus bonus per annum

North West London – hybrid

Permanent

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Opportunity: 

Finatal is supporting a PE backed leisure business, seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join them on their route to exit.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 1-2 management accountants, fostering collaboration and productivity.
  • Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to provide monthly analysis of financial results versus budgets.
  • Support the Managing Director in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Bridge the gap between finance and business strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Own and manage monthly reporting, including profit margins, cost analysis, and financial performance insights.
  • Oversee month-end processes, including reviewing and analysing financial data.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist in statutory audit and compliance, supporting the Group Financial Controller.
  • Support VAT returns, treasury projects, and foreign exchange strategy in collaboration with finance teams.

Requirements:

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, or equivalent
  • Experience in an SME environment, ideally within the leisure or related industries.
  • Private Equity experience is a plus.
  • Experience in mentoring, developing, and leading a small finance team.
  • Strong financial reporting experience, including ownership of month-end processes and P&L analysis.
  • Ability to collaborate with non-financial stakeholders and provide strategic insights.
  • Advanced Excel skills with proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Experience in VAT returns and compliance.
  • Analytical mindset.