Finance Manager - London, UK

at  Citisoft Inc

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• A qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) is essential, with at least 7 years of experience in managing finance administration and operations processes.
• Demonstrated experience in using Workday for various financial processes, including payroll, billing, invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
• A strong understanding of UK and European financial regulations, compliance requirements, and employee benefits.
• Exceptional organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively and build relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong knowledge of UK tax laws, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience working with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with UK financial and employment regulations.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations of Citisoft, Inc.UK, including payroll administration, benefits management, expenses, financial reporting, and compliance. We are seeking a qualified accountant with extensive Workday experience to take ownership of these areas, ensuring the efficient and effective running of financial processes across the organisation.
The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in EMEA and North America, as well as external stakeholders, to streamline financial operations and support the company’s strategic objectives. Proficiency in Workday financial systems is a critical requirement for this role, as it will play a key part in managing and optimising processes.
Location: London, UK
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: Managing Partner, EMEA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations and Reporting

• Lead financial processes, including invoicing, payment processing, expense management, and the preparation of comprehensive financial reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Banking and Credit Control

• Oversee all banking operations, including the authorisation of payments and the management of corporate credit cards.
• Ensure the smooth processing of financial transactions, maintain accurate audit trails, and generate detailed reports for submission to our counterparts in the US and parent company.

Payroll Management

• Oversee the payroll process for all UK employees, updating company ledgers and ensuring the maintenance of accurate payroll records.
• Work closely with external parties to address and resolve any payroll-related issues as required.

Benefits

• Administer and manage the full spectrum of employee benefits, such as pension, life insurance, salary sacrifice, and bonus schemes.
• Manage external financial partnerships, ensuring seamless integration of payroll, pension schemes, and employee benefits.

Expense Processing and Management:

• Ensure the efficient processing of employee and company expenses, including submission, review, and approval procedures.
• Utilise Workday to streamline workflows, enhance accuracy, and maintain detailed records for financial reporting and audits.