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Finance Manager

The role will involve leading on all aspects of financial reporting and financial operations across both the Founders Forum and Tech Nation businesses. This fast-paced role will require attention to detail, strong analytical skills, a strong commercial focus, the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities and excellent internal and external stakeholder management.

Key areas of responsibility:

Oversee end-to-end finance operations and financial reporting. This includes the month and year-end close process
Be responsible for managing and coaching a junior accountant
Produce high-level quarterly management accounts including variance analysis and investigation into underlying drivers
Assist the CFO in partnering with our stakeholders across the business (we have investments in +10 startups that we work closely with)
Cashflow management, including reconciliation across all company accounts and ensuring bank accounts are funded for monthly requirements and cash efficiency is maintained
Produce scenario planning and sensitivity analysis, particularly around different revenue and investment outcomes
Assist the CFO in preparing and maintaining annual budgets and rolling forecasts
Work closely with teams across the business, for example, with the Operations team managing event costs and budgets and the Partnerships team on invoicing and cash collection
Establish and implement finance/accounting policies and procedures, as deemed necessary, to support existing business activities and growth
Be the person of contact for our outsourced providers, such as insurance, tax, and payroll

Experience and qualifications:

This role will be responsible for the day to day accounting activities, supporting the CFO and finance function, enabling the company to operate and grow efficiently. This role has lots of room for growth within Founders Forum as we grow our portfolio of companies.
You're fully qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with +2 years of experience post qualified
Previous experience in an in-house role, preferably a start-up/scale up where you've been hands on
You're great at building relationships with other stakeholders across the organisation
A self-starter with exceptional attention to detail, good at problem solving including the ability to define possible solutions, foresee issues and provide proactive solutions to closure
You're experienced with Accounting Software (preferably Xero)
You have advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Ambition and strategic vision
A positive, can-do attitude
Strong analytical research skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Strong commercial awareness
Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
Resilience, flexibility, and ability to work autonomously

We offer a range of flexible, discretionary benefits to our team. These currently include:

25 days contractual annual leave
Enhanced discretionary leave provision, including an additional day off for your birthday and leave between Christmas and New Years Day
The option to work remotely anywhere in the world for 3 weeks/year (1 week at Easter and 2 weeks during July and August)
AXA Health insurance, with the option to add dependents
Life Insurance
Medicash access including online GP access and mental health support
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive pension provision
Perkbox membership with generous monthly allocation of points for day to day purchases
Learning and development annual allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Lunch 1x/week, office snacks, and regular team drinks
Quarterly team activities and annual team trip/day out
Access to the Founders Forum Group network of businesses and wider tech ecosystem

We currently have a hybrid working model with Monday to Thursday spent in the office and Friday with the option to work remotely/from home.

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What You Should Know About Finance Manager, Founders Forum Group

Are you ready to take the reins as a Finance Manager with Founders Forum? In this exciting role, you'll be at the forefront of financial reporting and operations across both the Founders Forum and Tech Nation businesses. This isn't just any finance role; it's a fast-paced position that demands a keen eye for detail and stellar analytical skills. You'll juggle multiple competing priorities while managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include overseeing end-to-end finance operations and reporting, managing a junior accountant, and producing high-level quarterly management accounts complete with variance analysis. As a Finance Manager, you'll partner with our CFO to support various startups in our portfolio, ensuring cash flow management and efficient banking. You'll also implement accounting policies to facilitate our growth and be the go-to person for outsourced services like insurance and payroll. If you’re fully qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with over 2 years of post-qualification experience, particularly in a dynamic start-up environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a self-starter with advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills who can build strong relationships across the business. With numerous perks and a flexible work model, Founders Forum is excited to welcome an ambitious Finance Manager to our team!

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What are the responsibilities of the Finance Manager at Founders Forum?

As the Finance Manager at Founders Forum, you will oversee all financial reporting and operations, including managing the month and year-end close process. Key responsibilities also include producing high-level quarterly management accounts, cash flow management, and assisting the CFO with annual budgets. You'll also implement finance policies and act as the liaison for outsourced services.