Finance Manager – UK & UAE Operations

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed commentary and variance analysis.
• Produce statutory accounts to trial balance for UK and UAE group entities, in readiness for external accountants and auditors.
• Lead cashflow forecasting and treasury management activities.
• Own and maintain monthly company and departmental budgets across multiple entities.
• Monitor and report on income, expenditure, profitability, and cashflow performance.
• Produce monthly P&L reports, management reports, and KPI dashboards.
• Analyse business performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with departmental managers to drive budget accountability and financial discipline.
• Support senior leadership with financial modelling, forecasting, and strategic business planning.
• Develop and maintain management information reporting and key business metrics.
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Oversee reconciliations and financial data management using Sage and Xero accounting systems.
• Ensure payroll, VAT, and statutory compliance requirements are met.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and third-party finance partners.
• Manage and support an Accounts Assistant.

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience) with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar multi-entity accounting environment.
• Strong UK accounting experience is essential, with a solid understanding of UK GAAP, statutory reporting, payroll, and VAT compliance.
• Proven experience preparing and submitting VAT returns and reconciling VAT accounts.
• Strong multi-entity accounting and management reporting background.
• Proficient in Sage Line 50, Xero, and Sage Payroll (or equivalent accounting systems).
• Excellent understanding of UK compliance, VAT regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Highly analytical with strong commercial acumen and exceptional attention to detail.
• UAE finance experience is advantageous but not essential, as support and training will be provided.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence business decisions.

Key Success Measures

• Delivery of accurate monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines.
• Timely and reliable group cashflow forecasting and treasury reporting.
• Effective ownership and management of departmental budgets.
• High-quality monthly KPI and management reporting.
• Strong cost control and profitability management across the business.
• Effective coordination with external accountants and auditors to ensure timely statutory submissions.
• What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary package.
• Up to 10% annual performance bonus.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and influence business strategy.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of UK and UAE businesses.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Regular company events and employee referral programme.
• Convenient JLT office location with strong transport links.

Working Arrangement

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