Finance Manager

A well-known Japanese culture hub based in London is currently looking for full-time Finance Manager to join their team. The role will be 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday with the potential for hybrid/flexible working conditions. The ideal person will have a proven track record of operating a finance department and overseeing a small team.

*Fixed term up until end March 2029 (with possibility of renewal!)

TYPE: Fixed term until March 2029 *Possibility to extend the contract

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day

SALARY: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

START: ASAP

LOCATION: London, Hybrid work

Finance Manager Key Responsibilities:

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Finance Director
• Director General/CEO
• Executive Director
• EMC
• Budget holders
• Tokyo Liaison Manager

External

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo (MOFA)
• Commercial Operators (Retail and Restaurant)
• External Auditors

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring of day-to-day financial operations and of the finance function and compliance with internal procedures and accounting standards
• Preparation of reports for Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
• Development and management of financial analysis tools
• Preparation of the annual budget/forecast, including liaison with budget holders and MOFA
• Supporting the Finance Director with the annual audit
• Promote understanding of financial regulations and legislation

Financial Administration and Reporting

• Draft quarterly P&L, Balance Sheet and ad hoc reports for Board and Committee meetings
• Monitor and prepare of general ledger entries
• Preparation and management of sales invoices and its accurate revenue recognition
• Preparation and management of periodic accounts close (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual)
• Undertaking and management of Balance Sheet Reconciliations including bank accounts and daily sales
• Liaising with the external auditors during the annual financial audit, providing relevant audit evidence
• Liaison and reporting, as required, with MoFA, ensuring compliance with MOFA specification
• Reporting on organisation’s reserves utilisation
• Cash flow management and FX monitoring
• Reviewing month end stock reconciliations for The Shop including year-end impairment and adjustments
• Assist in the setting and update of internal control policies & procedures
• Providing advice and assistance to non-finance staff
• Overview of tax administration in conjunction with external tax consultant.
• Supervise and train two Finance Assistants

Budget and Forecast

• Oversight of procurement procedures including management of purchase order system
• Preparation and creation of annual budget and forecasts
• Liaison with budget holders

Team Management

• Line manage the Finance Assistants
• Provide guidance and direction to direct reports, fostering a collaborative, innovative and performance-driven work environment based on company values
• Support and coach direct reports via regular 1:1s, goal setting for development and reviewing performance
• As appropriate, support the company’s initiatives, cross-functional projects, and organisational development activities

Finance Manager Ideal Candidate:

Essential

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA or close to qualifying
• A bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years’ experience of finance operations.
• Experience with XERO or any other ERP system
• Experience of developing and implementing financial/accounting systems and procedures
• Experience of staff management is essential
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP is essential
• Competency in Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Desirable

• Good knowledge of UK tax regulations
• Knowledge of Xero or any other ERP systems
• Knowledge of the Japanese language and / or working with Japanese organisations is desirable
• Knowledge of working with government funding would be an advantage
• Experience with audit would be an advantage

All applicants for Finance Manager must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.