Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 DOE | Location: Central London | Hybrid working: 3 days in the office

A leading consultancy based in Central London is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional to lead a high-performing transactions function, taking ownership of invoice processing, financial controls, audit, and process improvement across multiple finance systems.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and driving operational performance. You'll oversee the day-to-day Accounts Payable operation, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining a strong control environment and supporting month-end activities. Working closely with senior finance leaders, you'll also play a key role in enhancing systems, strengthening governance and delivering continuous improvements.

The consultancy offers a supportive, people-focused culture where employees are encouraged to develop and progress their careers. Based in modern light and airy Central London offices with excellent transport links, this hybrid opportunity provides the chance to make a real impact within growing finance function. Apply today!

As the Finance Manager, you will

Lead and develop the Accounts Payable Transactions team, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, efficiently and within agreed service levels.

Oversee end-to-end invoice processing across multiple systems, ensuring coding accuracy, workflow compliance and operational excellence.

Take ownership of Accounts Payable controls, maintaining strong governance, segregation of duties and a robust control environment.

Act as the primary lead for AP audits, preparing documentation, responding to audit requests and implementing recommendations to strengthen compliance.

Manage key finance systems and interfaces, ensuring successful invoice integrations, reconciliations and the timely resolution of system issues.

Oversee supplier invoice management, statement reconciliations and query resolution, ensuring aged items and discrepancies are proactively addressed.

Support month-end close by ensuring accurate invoice cut-off, accruals and reconciliation of Accounts Payable balances.

Drive continuous improvement across AP processes, identifying opportunities for automation, increased efficiency and enhanced financial controls.

Coach, mentor and develop the Transactions team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

As the Finance Manager, you should have

Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable or Finance Operations team within a fast-paced finance environment.

Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, financial controls, audit requirements and supplier management.

Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite and Coupa or similar finance platforms.

A track record of leading process improvements, driving efficiencies and implementing strong operational controls.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance and the wider business.

Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a deadline-driven environment.

Previous experience supporting or leading external and internal audits would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 DOE

Hybrid working arrangement.

Pension scheme.

21 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays.

Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Employee wellbeing programme.