Finance Manager - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - Eden James Consulting Ltd

Eden James Consulting Ltd

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Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Finance Manager

Hertfordshire

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of our client, a highly regarded SME fintech business based in Hertfordshire.

The key area of focus for the role include day-to-day leadership of the Finance team, internal client money reconciliations, financial reporting to client companies, CASS operational oversight of Client Money Accounts, and the associated processes and financialcontrols.

This is a hybrid working role.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring that all client money positions are tracked and reconciled on a daily basis, with all processing anomalies reconciled and cleared down to zero.
Acting as cheque, transfer and online banking authoriser, ensuring efficient quality checking is in place.
Providing technical guidance and support to both the Finance and Technical & Dealing Teams.
Identifying and delivering efficiencies within the Finance department, both in automation and streamlining of processes.
Managing and motivating the Finance team, setting clear objectives and communicating information effectively. Reviewing monthly MI to identify and deliver on improvements to eliminate errors or complaints.
Providing MI to clients and management to report the financial position of bank, investment and system balance positions.
Maintaining adherence to ISO27001 standard practices.
Sufficiently preparing both internal and external audits, ensuring all resulting actions are managed to conclusion.

Key Requirements

Must have a background in Financial Services (Insurance, Banking, Wealth Management), with previous experience of process improvements.
At least 2 years' experience in a management role within Financial Services.
At least 2 years' experience of operating/managing Client Money Accounts in accordance with the rules set out in the FCA's Client Assets sourcebook.
Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or qualified by experience.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong Excel and data manipulation skills.
Experience of implementing change and business improvement projects.

Keywords:
Accounts Manager; Client Manager; Finance Manager; Financial Services; CIMA; ACA; ACCA; FCA; Client Money Accounts; ISO27001; Management Information