Finance Manager

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  • Greater London
  • £55,000-62,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Finance Manager – Technology Distribution SectorReporting to: Financial ControllerCompany OverviewA leading European distributor specialising in enterprise IT infrastructure, components, and cybersecurity solutions. The company challenges traditional distribution models through a focused, consultative sales approach and has established itself as a market leader across several categories including storage, networking, server solutions, power, backup, and cybersecurity.European PresenceThe company operates across Europe, with a primary logistics and production facility in the UK and additional offices in countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, France, Belgium, and Italy. It supports approximately 200 employees, manages 2,000+ customer accounts, and represents around 60 technology brands.Market Offerings
  • Enterprise Infrastructure: Component and unit-level solutions for data centres and edge use cases, including AI, gaming, and media.
  • Component Sales: Business-class components such as disks and processors for OEMs, resellers, and hyperscalers.
  • Security: Hardware and software solutions for endpoint protection, perimeter access control, and backup systems.
  • Services: Technical value-added services beyond standard distribution offerings.
Role OverviewThe Finance Manager is responsible for divisional P&L reporting, payroll cost analysis, and expense management. The role includes planning, forecasting, reporting, and ensuring integrity across finance processes.Key ResponsibilitiesDivisional Finance:
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of divisional P&L and balance sheet.
  • Collaborate across group companies to ensure timely processing and approval of cost allocations.
  • Present monthly financial performance to senior finance leadership.
  • Lead forecasting and budgeting processes to meet deadlines.
Payroll Analysis:
  • Oversee monthly payroll cost reporting, including bonus accruals.
  • Perform payroll variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
  • Support scenario planning and analysis with senior management.
  • Lead payroll cost forecasting and budgeting.
  • Manage payroll journals, cross charges, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Serve as finance contact for payroll and third-party providers.
Expenses:
  • Develop and implement travel and expense reporting tools.
  • Manage credit card reconciliation and ensure correct cost allocation.
  • Work with HR to maintain travel system controls.
Team Support:
  • Assist in month-end reporting packs for group submission.
  • Review balance sheet accounts across relevant divisions.
  • Support and mentor junior finance team members.
Key Competencies
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge
  • High attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills
  • Self-motivated and well-organised
  • Ability to build strong working relationships
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
Person Specification
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with 3+ years post-qualification experience, preferably in tech distribution.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting standards.
  • High proficiency in Excel and handling complex datasets.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to balance compliance with business support.
  • High level of accuracy in reviewing detailed financial data.
  • Proactive, disciplined, and deadline-focused.
  • Motivated team player with a process improvement mindset.
*Rates depend on experience and client requirementsJob InformationJob Reference: JO-2506-354393Salary: £55000.00 - £62000.00 per annumSalary per: annumJob Duration:Job Start Date: 04/08/2025Job Industries: Sales Leadership JobsJob Locations: Greater LondonJob Types: Permanent

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