Finance Manager

Corney & Barrow Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Financial leadership & business partnering

Own the monthly performance cycle: deliver timely, accurate management accounts, commentary, and KPIs; synthesize drivers of variance and recommend corrective actions.

Partner with Buying, Operations, and Sales to challenge pricing, margin, and profitability,

Prepare quarterly performance reviews and present to the Exec Team

Run the annual budget process and rolling re-forecasting (12–18 months horizon).

Build driver‑based models, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing.

Translate strategy into financial targets, milestones, and resource plans.

Oversee statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP/IFRS (as applicable) and the year‑end audit; manage auditor relationships and deliver clean audit opinions.

Ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements, corporate governance, and internal policies.

Maintain robust accounting policies and technical guidance notes.

Tax, treasury & cash

Own corporation tax, VAT, PAYE/NIC compliance and planning (with advisors as needed); optimize effective tax rate within the law.

Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity, working capital (credit control, inventory, supplier terms), and banking relationships; monitor covenants and facilities.

Implement hedging strategies (FX/interest rate) where relevant.

Strengthen the control environment: internal controls framework, segregation of duties, reconciliations, and policy compliance.

Oversee fraud prevention and conduct periodic control testing.

People & culture

Build a high‑performing finance team; set clear objectives, develop talent and encourage continuous improvement.

Promote an ethical culture aligned to company values.

Experience

10+ years’ progressive finance experience, including leadership of a finance team in a £70–£120m turnover environment.

Multi overseas companies reporting

Proven delivery of budgeting/forecasting, cash management, and business partnering in a commercial setting.

Track record of improving controls and closing the books quickly and accurately (close target 5 business days).

Comfortable engaging with auditors, banks, and external advisors; experience of covenant management and facilities (RCF, term loans).

ERP/BI implementation or optimisation experience (Dynamics 365, Power BI) is a plus.

Skills & attributes

Commercially astute: can translate data into decisions and actions.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication—credible with Board and frontline leaders.

Analytical, hands‑on, and outcomes‑focused; challenges constructively.

Strong leadership, coaching, and change‑management capability.

Qualifications

Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP/IFRS and UK tax/VAT rules.

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - desirable.

PLEASE KINDLY TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS:

We start screening of CV’s and interviewing candidates from the start of the recruitment campaign. A successful candidate can progress to offer before the closing date for the vacancy, so therefore we would encourage prompt application.

To apply, please submit your resume/CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you’re interested in joining Corney and Barrow to [email protected]. All applying for this role must be eligible to live and work in the UK; documented evidence of eligibility will be required if you’re progressed to final interview stage.

CLOSING DATE 27 February 2026 (Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early or extend, depending on application response.)

*THIS ROLE IS IN PERSON ONLY - 5 DAYS A WEEK IN THE OFFICE*

Office based role at Thomas More Street, London E1W. 5 days a week in the office.