Finance Manager

The Rowen Partnership is on the lookout for a Finance Manager to join our vibrant Hamilton Court offices, where you'll be contributing to the success of highly regarded brands like Rowen & Wren and 12 London Road.

This is a newly created opportunity as a result of continued growth and the requirement for finance to play a key role in the continued development and expansion of the brands going forward.

If you are someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and who would like to work in a considerate environment, values organisation, and is eager to take the next step in their career then we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview

The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the Head of Finance and ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the finance function across the Group’s entities.

This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for financial analysis and insight, operational finance support, team management and continuous improvement of finance processes. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Head of Finance and wider business to ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting and effective support for day-to-day and strategic decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Line manage, support and develop the finance team, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and key deadlines and deliverables are met.

·      Provide coaching, guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and accountable finance environment.

·      Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial analysis, including performance analysis, variance analysis and key financial insights, to support business decision-making.

·      Support the preparation of management information, budgets, forecasts and other financial reporting requirements.

·      Preparation of Month End Reporting Packs for various entities within the Group using specialist software.

·      Assisting with the External Compliance timetable and process including coordinating VAT submissions, Corporation Tax submissions and Financial Statement Submissions.

·      Provide day-to-day operational finance support across the Group’s entities, including oversight of banking processes, payment reviews and approvals.

·      Ensure appropriate financial controls, policies and procedures are maintained and consistently applied across the entities.

·      Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems, controls and reporting, and support the implementation of improvements.

·      Support finance projects, process improvements and ad hoc initiatives as required.

·      Work closely with the Head of Finance on a broad range of financial, operational and commercial activities.

·      Act as a key point of contact for finance-related queries across the business.

·      Provide general support to the Head of Finance and act as a trusted deputy where required.