Overview
The contract Finance Manager will work fully remotely, collaborating directly with the Managing Director to provide fractional finance support to a diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors. This role offers the opportunity to handle multiple client accounts and engage in a wide variety of financial tasks, providing genuine autonomy in managing financial operations and client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly management accounts and prepare board packs for multiple clients.
- Prepare year-end working papers and audit files, coordinating with auditors until sign-off.
- Reconcile and update ledgers, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany VAT, and cash flow reporting.
- Handle client inquiries, ensuring projects stay on track and deadlines are met.
- Utilize Xero, Excel, and AI tools to enhance productivity and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Support the Managing Director in overseeing client engagements and maintaining financial records.
Requirements
- Proven experience in management accounts and year-end financial processes.
- Strong proficiency in Xero and Excel.
- Comfortable using AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT for drafting and analysis.
- Experience in preparing audit files for groups or multi-entity structures.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and untidy financial books efficiently.
- Clear communication skills to interact directly with clients and manage escalations appropriately.