Average Finance Manager salary in Hertfordshire

CMC Markets are seeking an experienced and qualified Finance Manager to join the Finance function in our London-based Head Office. Contribute to strong financial governance and control; manage allocated project work, including addressing changes to regulatory requirements and designing and implementing internal process improvements as well as the thorough production of timely and relevant financial and management reporting and KPI analysis to support the core countries in which CMC operates. Responsibilities: Demonstrate competent self-review and idea generation, together with problem solving skills and an ability to be sufficiently organised to ensure deadlines are met, whilst challenging existing processes and demonstrating a capacity to implement both new, and improvements to existing, processes;Able to manage any assigned project work in conjunction with allocated "BAU" responsibilities;Provide senior management, both within Finance and throughout the Business, with financial information by reviewing and producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis against projections and historical trends while providing insightful verbal and written commentary;Liaise with Office Heads in FP&A review, analysis and challenge of KPI metrics each month;Assist in the effective commercial and operational management of the business by attending monthly meetings with departmental senior managers to discuss results and highlight key risks and opportunities;Aid commercial planning by assisting senior stakeholders with the preparation of annual forecasts;Ensure an efficient financial month-end close process, with timely and accurate preparation and posting of manual journals together with thorough review of the work produced by direct reports and the management reporting produced. Contribute to the integrity and accuracy of the entity results and projections by performing timely and detailed review;Own and coordinate the timely and accurate production of Financial Statements for the allocated legal entities;Help execute an efficient and effective year-end audit process by undertaking advance audit planning, providing timely responses to external auditors’ queries where applicable, adhering to the deliverables timetable, and maintaining a strong working relationship with the external audit staff;Improve the effectiveness of the Finance Team by identifying and implementing process efficiencies within allocated responsibilities and tasks;Ensure the effective maintenance of internal controls by remaining vigilant, professionally sceptical and independent, as well as providing the appropriate level of challenge to the business;Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role through identification and participation in appropriate training, both individually and in regard to direct reports, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training;When dealing with all customers, clients or colleagues ensure that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets;Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality;Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification with at least 1-2 years post qualified financial reporting experienceStrong written and verbal communication skills, ensures accuracy in own work and in the underlying data;Experience of managing multiple deadlines with a track record of delivering under pressure;Experience of managing individuals, with experience in providing coaching and support to others;Willing to learn, bright and inquisitive, takes personal responsibility to deliver results;Intermediate Excel knowledge;Knowledge, understanding or demonstrable interest in financial markets. CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire our client seeks a hands on Finance Manager who is qualified by experience or Part qualified accountant to join their team on a permanent and hybrid-working basis. This job would suit an accountant with at least 3 years' practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques, including accruals and prepayments. A fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development and maintenance of financial controls, processes and systems and ensure that these are in line with statutory requirements. With exciting plans for growth over the next 18 months it really is a fantastic opportunity. The successful individual will have an understanding of fixed assets and depreciation, with previous experience VAT. They must have excellent client facing and internal communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and the team. Job responsibilities: Assist the external accountant in the preparation of management accounts & year-end accounts.Assist the external accountant and Finance Director in the preparation of the annual budget and manage actual vs budget through all finance and accounting operations on an annual cycle.Preparing and posting month end journals for fixed assets, prepayments, accrualsOverseeing a small team with training and development as the business grows.Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls,Manage all bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations, raising and sending of invoices and monitoring and reconciling all balance sheet accounts to ensure financial reporting meets regulatory requirements.Manage the flow of money between the company, its suppliers and clients through the governance of financial policies and processes to ensure payments are received on time in support of the income budget.KPI reporting,Engage in discussions with the Managing Director to monitor and evaluate the company's financing options.Cost control analysis & expenses This is a great varied and challenging role for an ambitious Finance Manager with an exciting and growing business that can offer this opportunity. For more information about this role or any other Finance Manager jobs in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire please don't hesitate to contact us in confidence or visit our website. Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGY. Helping you build the career you deserve

Role: Finance Manager Business: Creative Consultancy Location: Farringdon Permanent: Full Time in Office Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DoE Ref: VFR2993 Our client is a strategic brand consultancy seeking a Finance Manager to join the team, working alongside the Finance Director. Working in an amazing office setting. This is an exciting opportunity; it is a full-time role, using Paprika accounting software and along with the rest of the agency, in the office 5 days a week, resulting in a harmonious and inclusive working environment. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level be at least a finalist in their accountancy exams and have the ability to be a real right hand person to the part time FD supporting the agency when they are not in. Finance Manager responsibilities will include: Build time reports for regular review; weekly and monthlyMonitor jobs to be set up on PaprikaSet up of Job budget informationProcessing purchase invoices onto PaprikaSet up monthly expense claims for staffReview costs rechargeable on projects and add to client invoices where applicableMaintain monthly invoice spreadsheetSet up client invoices on Word, narrative to be agreed and invoice sent to clientRaise client invoices on Paprika, allocating to time records and costsProvide project support and analysisAssist with Monthly management Accounts and Year endAssistance with budget and reforecastingPetty cash count monthly and prepare summary of costs for input to Paprika Finance Manager Skills required: Qualified or Part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ CPAEducated to degree levelGood knowledge of associated financial policies and proceduresSkilled in finance systems and Microsoft Office.Strong numeracy - Analytical problem-solving approachAbility to produce spreadsheets and reportsGood written and verbal communication skillsTeam player, but also capable of working independentlyProactive planner and organiserExperience with Word, Excel.Professionalism and ability to multitask and exercise good judgement.Understands Confidentiality/Data Protection.Be happy to work in the office 5 days a week.Ideally you will have a knowledge of Paprika software, but this is not essential. VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and recruitment and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.