Finance Manager - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

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Join a highly prestigious consultancy firm based in West London, renowned for its impressive portfolio of FTSE-listed clients and dynamic private equity environment. This is a business built on integrity, with a strong ethical foundation and a bold ambition to lead the way in sustainable financial reporting. Entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and future-focused, they offer a rare blend of professional excellence and purpose-driven impact.Your new role

As Finance Manager, you'll take the reins of a high-performing finance function, supported by an Assistant Management Accountant, Finance Operations Manager, and Finance Assistant. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller and CFO, you'll be mentored by industry leaders with a clear succession plan to step into the FC role within two years. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading month-end and group reporting cycles
• Preparing management accounts packs and statutory accounts
• Partnering with international operational budget holders
• Driving budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition projects
• Overseeing tax and audit deadlines
• Developing systems and enhancing Power BI reporting
• Administering payroll and supporting finance operations

This is a hands-on, strategic role in a business that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a hunger to grow into a Financial Controller role. You thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. Experience in group reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement is essential, along with a passion for systems development and data-driven decision-making.

What you'll get in return

• Salary up to £75,000
• Performance-based bonus
• Life assurance and pension
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
• Mentorship from senior finance leaders
• A clear career path to Financial Controller
• Exposure to high-profile clients and strategic projects

This is more than a job-it's a launchpad for your next big career move.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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