Finance Manager

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Job Description

Permanent Full-time
Location: Hybrid Flexible
Salary: £45,000
Reports to: Head of Finance and Business Improvement
Line management responsibilities: Yes

Overview

Training Qualifications UK is the fastest-growing Awarding Organisation in the UK, and a market leading End-Point Assessment Organisation. We work with over 500 schools, colleges, universities, and training providers across the world to provide qualification certificates, endorsements, and apprenticeships to over 150,000 learners.

What's the secret to our success? Simply put, we do things differently here!

We are currently seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our Finance team during an exciting period of growth. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Business Improvement, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a rapidly expanding company, working closely with leadership to influence key strategic decisions.

As Finance Manager, you will be instrumental in maintaining accurate financial records, tracking performance, and preparing detailed financial statements. You will play a critical role in driving initiatives that directly impact the company's success and profitability. With the chance to contribute to high-level decision-making and drive strategic growth, this is a role where your expertise will truly make a difference.

If you're ready to take on a pivotal position that will allow you to showcase your skills, collaborate with leadership, and grow within a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage annual budgets and forecasts for the company.
• Prepare financial models and perform financial projections to support strategic initiatives.
• Business Partner with key stakeholders across the organisation to analyse financial data, identify areas for improvement, and provide insights to management.
• Oversee the month-end close-off process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Produce statutory accounts and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare and file all necessary tax returns and regulatory filings.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Serve as a key liaison with our parent company, providing support for all financial inquiries and ensuring strict adherence to all accounting policies.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Manage cash flow and treasury operations.
• Lead and coordinate all external and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage a finance team of 2 part-qualified employees.
• Lead and mentor finance professionals, who contribute to the following functions:
  
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable
  • Finance related customer service
  • Payroll
  • Accounting and reporting
  • Taxation
  • Business Partnering
• Managing the processes, procedures and policies related to the above functions, ensuring that they are
• effective, well-documented and compliant.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent working knowledge of Training Qualifications UK products, internal and external processes, and regulatory obligations
• Manage a department level risk register, escalating key risks to the Leadership team

Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA); English and Maths at a minimum of Level
• Experience: 1+ years post-qualified experience in a similar role, with prior staff management experience.
• Skills: Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Key Characteristics

Here are just a few of the essential softer skills you will need to successfully join our team:

• Be confident and ambitious with a "can do, will do" attitude.
• Be well motivated, enthusiastic and able to work on your own initiative.
• Work well with others.
• Awareness of the bigger picture and appreciate where your role fits into the business.
• Be passionate about education and the opportunities that it brings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Be able to have fun!

Key Benefits

• Training, Qualifications & Apprenticeships. It's what we do!
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 in total).
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Annual Loyalty Bonus.
• Annual salary review.
• Bupa Healthcare benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• NEST pension.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• A positive and supportive working environment.
• Comprehensive onboarding.
• A workplace that supports a healthy work/life balance.

* We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you require any additional support during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us so we can assist you.