Finance Manager – Signify Group

Salary: £45,000 pro rata

Flexible working: 3-5 days p/w

About Signify:

Signify are an ethical data science company. We conduct massive research projects and work to counter disinformation and improve online discourse – all whilst upholding the privacy and rights of individuals. Working across diverse sectors including media, finance, charities and sport, our bias free insights get to the heart of what your audiences are motivated by, what makes them sit up and act, purchase or sign up.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our growing team. You will work closely with the Company Directors in our modern offices in the heart of London’s West End. This a flexible/hybrid role and has the potential for a rapid rise to Director level with plans for significant growth and expansion over the next 12-18 months – which this role will support.

This new role is open to flexibility in terms of working pattern and location. Actual salary will depend on... final hours agreed. The role has potential to grow to a full-time position. Signify are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all people, regardless of their race, sex, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.

Responsibilities
• Managing the day-to-day financial operation of the company – raising sales invoices, facilitating payroll, VAT and tax payments, managing bank accounts alongside general bookkeeping responsibilities
• Forecasting income and managing cashflow including anticipating potential issues and finding solutions
• Manage expense reimbursements
• Providing weekly cash forecasts to FD for review
• Credit Control for client accounts
• Gathering of timesheet data to analyse project profitability
• Chairing finance meeting with Company Directors
• Liaising with accountant on behalf of the company regarding weekly bookkeeping and year-end accounts, as well as continuous recording of research and development activities
• Managing staff benefit schemes responsibilities – for example cycle, healthcare
• Lead on Future investment initiatives and ventures for the business
• Client billing – daily, weekly, and monthly
• Posting and paying supplier invoices – these suppliers can range from office utilities to urgent production payments
• Credit control for all client accounts – approx. 10-20 invoices per month

Skills required involve:
• Experience of managing budgets and managing day-today financial operations
• Strong QuickBooks, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
• Able to adapt and grow with the company
• Ability to analyse financial data make proactive recommendations for strategic financial planning
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong self-motivation and discipline and the ability to work independently
• An interest in sports industry and/or audience insights would be an advantage
London UK

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