Finance Manager

Ovyo Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic finance company in East Grinstead, UK, is seeking a proactive Finance Manager for a 12-month maternity cover role. This part-time position (40-60%) involves managing the Finance function, including daily bookkeeping, month-end reporting, cashflow forecasting, and compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of UK B2B finance experience, be part or fully qualified in finance, and possess strong skills in Xero and Excel. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• 3 years+ UK B2B finance experience in a similar role.
• Proven hands-on responsibility for invoicing, payments, and cashflow forecasting.
• Strong working experience with Xero and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Finance function and manage daily bookkeeping and month-end reporting.
• Supervise invoicing and payment collection while ensuring timely credit control.
• Forecast and manage cash flow, including FX transfers and reconciliations.
• Complete month-end close, prepare VAT returns, and track financial performance.
• Direct and delegate tasks to the Finance Co-ordinator.

Skills

UK B2B finance experience

Hands-on responsibility for invoicing and payments

Cashflow forecasting

Financial reporting

Strong analytical ability

Proactive communication

Attention to detail

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Part/fully qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or fully certified AAT

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Manager (12 months maternity cover)

Based: East Grinstead, UK (remote or hybrid options available)

Part time 40-60%, Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

About Ovyo:

Ovyo works globally with companies in the TV & Media industries including some of the top household brands. Our people build the platforms that shape the way the world watches video and connects, working on a mix of long-term customer engagements and shorter consulting projects, quickly fast tracking their experience within the industry, and their career. We are a modern, dynamic company with some of the best OTT Engineers out there, and we focus on being a great place to work.

About the Role

You’ll provide maternity cover, fully owning the Finance function in a small team: handling day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end reporting, cashflow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, credit control, accurate invoicing and payments. Supported by our Finance & Operations Coordinator, you’ll deliver board-quality reporting and planning while working closely with the CEO (who takes a keen interest), customers, suppliers, the Customer Success team, and our UK/Portuguese accountants.

Responsibilities:

• Daily & Transactional Finance: Reconcile bank accounts/cards in Xero daily, review/process purchase invoices and employee expenses, process all payments (AP, payroll, expenses) on time, and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Invoicing & Credit Control: Oversee sales invoicing and payment collection, liaise with customer finance teams, internal Customer Success/Business Operations teams, and ensure timely credit control and trust account sweeps/FX transfers.
• Cash Flow & Treasury: Forecast and actively manage cash flow, arrange prompt FX transfers, and maintain adequate bank balances while performing regular trust account reconciliations and submissions.
• Month-End, Reporting & Compliance: Complete month-end close, prepare VAT returns, payroll (UK), HMRC filings (P60/P11D, pension, PAYE), track financial performance (P&L, revenue recognition, balance sheet, board reports), and support year-end with UK accountants.
• Leadership & Oversight: Direct and delegate tasks to the shared Finance Co-ordinator (including AP and Dext reconciliations), ensure all deadlines are met, authorise holidays/absence, and handle ad-hoc finance tasks to fully support the business.

Requirements:

• 3 years+ UK B2B finance experience in a similar role, with proven hands‑on responsibility for invoicing, payments, cashflow forecasting, financial reporting, VAT and ideally payroll.
• Part/fully qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA (or AAT fully certified – a strong advantage) and strong working experience with Xero.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical ability with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English, proactive communication style, and a clear understanding of data confidentiality when handling customer, supplier and employee information.
• Ideally, experience in a services business (T&M vs fixed‑price contracts) and dealing with international customers/suppliers; you’ll bring energy, enthusiasm and a positive, can‑do attitude.