395 Finance jobs in Hornchurch

About Allica Bank

Recently named by The Times newspaper as one of the UK’s Top 20 financial technology (Fintech) companies, Allica is a new bank for established small & medium sized enterprise (SME) customers. We have just closed a £100m Series C fundraise led by leading global investor TCV.

Established SMEs are one of the last underserved opportunities in UK fintech. They are the backbone of local communities - representing over a quarter of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. We’re here to change that. We’ve already established a clear competitive advantage, and that should only increase as we scale.

Finally, we really care about attracting the best people. It’s amazing what a small team of committed and talented people can do, if not weighed down by poor culture, leadership and processes. We’re building something important and impactful at Allica and we’re always looking for exceptional people to join the mission. Could that be you!

Department Description

The Finance & Treasury function covers a broad spectrum of financial responsibilities for the Bank. Under the leadership of the CFO and the finance department heads, the team is responsible for equity raising and investor relations; treasury and liquidity management; prudential risk and regulatory reporting; financial reporting and accounting, financial planning, and tax management activities.

Role Description

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Financial Control team at an exciting phase of our growth journey. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead across a number of areas of our close and reporting processes, own the review and challenge of certain key accounting assessments & judgments, support the maturity and automation of our controls, test the accounting impact of new product initiatives, as well as many other tasks.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsibility for the accounting of all treasury instruments, including but not limited to hedge accounting, collaterals, bonds and gilts.
• Review of the management information prepared by Treasury, including the challenge and verification of their key models including IRRBB and liquidity metrics.
• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements (including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow and supporting files.
• Provide oversight over the Bank’s external financial reporting requirements, including any investor reporting.
• Performance of variance analysis, reviewing variances against prior period actuals and forecasts and preparing summary commentary for management.
• Review of key accounting areas such as ECL/IFRS 9 assumptions, capitalised development costs and EIR.
• Working with the Finance Transformation team to support new product initiatives, including any accounting considerations.
• Assessing the impact of corporate development activity to our financial statements.
• Support the year-end audit process, working closely with the Bank’s external auditors.
• Identify improvements in internal controls, as well as working with the Finance Transformation team to automate processes.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as needed.

Personal Attributes & Experience

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent, ideally gained within a Big 4/Top 10 accountancy firm.
• Experience of working in the Banking/FinTech/Financial Services industry, either in audit or in industry.
• A genuine passion for FinTech and wants to contribute to the growth of Allica at an exciting phase of our journey.
• Have strong analytical skillset, including the utilisation of data and reporting tools
• Have the ability to work autonomously and be initiative-taking as required whilst working well within a team
• Be able to solve complex problems
• Strong influencing and people skills
• Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel.

Don’t tick every box?

Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you!

Flexible working

We know the ‘9-to-5’ isn’t right for everyone. That’s why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate.

Diversity

We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.

Working at Allica Bank

At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind;

• Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities
• Options for flexible working
• Regular social activities
• 25 days holiday
• Pension contributions
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private health cover (with the option to add family members)
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

• Lead the financial reporting function, including the preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and implement robust internal controls over financial reporting.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements for the group and its subsidiaries.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, providing support and ensuring smooth audit processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting processes and systems.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of financial reporting software and tools.
• Provide technical accounting advice and support to the wider finance team and business units.
• Mentor and develop a team of skilled accounting professionals.
• Contribute to strategic financial planning and analysis initiatives.
• Present financial performance and insights to senior management and the board of directors.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) with a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in financial reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP is essential.
• Proven experience in a senior financial reporting role, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in managing statutory accounts preparation and year-end audits.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday Financials).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and people development skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.

About Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de-coding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an easy-to-use, easy-to-choose, easy-to-gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty continues to break records across countries, channels, and categories and to scale at pace.

Over the last 10 years, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has experienced exceptional growth and is one of the most talked about brands in the beauty industry and beyond. It has become a global sensation across 50 markets (and growing), with over 2,300 employees globally who are part of the Dream Team making the magic happen.

Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is a truly global business, delivering market-leading growth, innovative retail and product launches fuelled by industry-leading tech — all with an internal culture of embracing challenges, disruptive thinking, winning together, and sharing the magic. The energy behind the bran­d is infectious, and as we grow, we are always looking for extraordinary talent who want to be part of this our success and help drive our limitless ambitions.

About the role
Charlotte Tilbury are on the hunt for a Finance Shared Services Finance Manager to join our growing Group Finance team. This role will be in the newly created shared services function and will be an integral part of enhancing capabilities in the finance department by driving best practice across the global finance function. This role oversees financial operations within a shared services environment, ensuring efficient processes and accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities include managing general accounting and balance sheet reconciliations, streamlining workflows, and implementing best practices to enhance productivity and compliance. Additionally, this role provides strategic insights to support business decisions.

As a Finance Shared Services Finance Manager you will

Financial Reporting & Analysis  
Analyse financial data and trends to provide actionable insights for business decision-making.  Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting.
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities for process optimisation and standardisation within the shared services finance function. Implement best practices for finance operations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Lead projects to streamline financial processes and systems. Oversees preparation of bi-weekly Shared Services driven system and process-oriented project updates.
Team Management
Supervise and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and development opportunities.  Allocate resources effectively and ensure the team meets key financial deadlines.  Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies and procedures.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with internal customers, providing financial expertise and support in line with Service Level Agreement.  Serve as point of contact between shared services and other departments for financial matters.  Communicate financial results and key performance indicators (KPI’s) to Head of Finance Shared Services.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, and corporate policies. Team oversight of supporting the audit process. Monitor and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
System & Technology Management
Drive the adoption of new technologies and tools to enhance financial operations. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system integration and data integrity.
Change Management
Lead change management initiatives related to financial processes, tools, and systems within the shared services. Ensure smooth transitions during organisational changes and system upgrades. Support with development of strategic plan for setting up shared services centre for assigned finance/ accounting activities.
Oversight of Financial Accounting Activities
Maintain clean general ledgers, ensuring balance sheet accounts are reconciled fully and reconciling items are addressed and cleared on a timely basis.  Review allocation and recharge of corporate costs to other entities within the Charlotte Tilbury group. Reconciliation of intercompany charges and balances.

About you

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Certifications - Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar is essential.
• Extensive experience in finance or accounting, with a significant portion in a shared services environment.
• Leadership Skills - Proven ability to manage and develop finance teams.
• Technical Skills - Proficiency in financial software and systems, including ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical Skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project Management - Experience in managing projects and implementing process improvements.
• Interpersonal Skills - Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and departments

Why join us?

• Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves
• We’re a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
• Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
• Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
• Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces
• And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting!

At Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, our mission is to empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves. We celebrate and support this by encouraging and hiring people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce. By doing so, we better serve our communities, customers, employees - and the candidates that take part in our recruitment process.

If you want to learn more about life at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty please follow our LinkedIn page!

I am currently working with an organisation to recruit for a Finance Analyst

Based- London

Salary- Circa £45k

Onsite Requirements- Hybrid 

Key Responsibilites of the Finance Analyst:

• Assist the Finance BP on the preparation of monthly Management Accounts and KPIs, providing insightful commentary and analysis that drives decision-making.

• Help to maintain robust balance sheet controls and support audit queries.

• Analysis of budgets, forecasts and large data sets

• Take responsibility for overseeing the cash flow forecasting 

• Partner with budget holders on the annual budget process and define their requirements, constantly challenging assumptions to ensure efficiency.

• Take the lead in resolving data issues, which may involve system fixes or providing targeted training.

• Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation and submission of critical regulatory returns and statutory reporting related to the programme.

What the Finance Analyst should have:

• Proven background in management accounting/reporting

• Some Knowledge of the Property/Housing sector 

• Excellent analytical skills; for example within Excel where you can transform large, complex datasets into clear and concise information

• Relevant experience or be ideally a Part-qualified accountant with a commitment to continued professional development.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of adapting language to different individuals 

The Finance Manager will oversee all accounting and financial operations within the business services industry, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. This role, based in Twickenham, requires a strong understanding of financial processes and the ability to manage budgets effectively.

Client Details

The employer is a medium-sized organisation within the business services industry, offering a permanent opportunity in Twickenham. They are recognised for their structured approach to financial management and their commitment to operational excellence.

Description

• Lead and manage the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Manage cash flow and monitor financial performance against targets.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team to ensure high performance.
• Implement and maintain effective financial controls and processes.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Proven experience in financial management within the business services industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• Leadership abilities to manage and develop a team effectively.

Job Offer

• Finance Manager
• Competitive salary range .
• Permanent position based in Twickenham.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive company culture within the business services industry.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to make a significant impact in a professional and structured environment. Apply now to join this exciting team in Twickenham!

The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient processes within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This permanent role based in Surbiton offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to the success of the accounting and finance department.

Client Details

This small-sized organisation operates within the industrial and manufacturing sector, focusing on delivering high-quality products and solutions. They are committed to fostering a professional work environment and maintaining a strong presence in their industry.

Description

• Prepare and review accurate financial statements and reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage cash flow and assess financial risks to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with department heads to align financial goals with operational objectives.
• Lead and mentor a small finance team to achieve departmental targets.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Proven experience in financial management within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to communicate financial insights effectively to non-financial stakeholder

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance and pension contributions.
• Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive team.
• Exposure to diverse financial challenges in the industrial and manufacturing sector.

This Finance Manager position in Surbiton is ideal for those looking to take the next step in their accounting and finance career. Apply today to join a small-sized organisation committed to excellence