Finance Manager - Start-up

Our client is a unique and growing automotive car company based in London, looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. The company was founded in 2019, and is in a growth phase. To date, the accounts functions have been out-sourced to a third-party. As part of the company's on-going growth strategy, they are now looking to bring the accounts function in-house and want to employ a Finance Manager to join their team. Initially you will be the sole Accounts function on-site, and will look to build out your team over time. Working in a friendly, small team, you will play a pivital role in shaping the businesses future growth cycle, and for the right candidate this position could lead to longer-term internal promotion to the role of Finance Director. Overview of responsibilities: * Preparation of income and expenditure reports and monitor spend against budget. * Production of monthly P&L (currently on Quick Books) * Control of Purchase Ledger input * Analyse financial information to drive understanding and action. * Involved with investment funding rounds * Provide clear financial information, advice, KPIs, and analysis. * Liaise regularly with Budget Holders of all levels ensuring provided information is in an accessible format * Offer vital input into the budget setting process across the organisation and accurately reforecast * Build and maintain significant relationships with stakeholders (internal and external) and ensure efficient communication between relevant parties. * Make process and system improvements where necessary by influencing the financial architecture of the organisation to keep up with the organisation's growth. * Generate payroll for the organisation. * Improve policies and systems to better meet the organisational objectives. * Lead, deliver, and develop projects inclusively. The Successful Applicant * Background as an Accountant or Finance Manager both suitable * To hold either CIFA or CIMA qualification * Must have experience with financial business modelling * Preferable to have experience working for a company in growth phase / start-up * Happy to be 'hands-on' with all aspects of the accounts dept. * Analytical and goal orientated, with demonstratable experience in similar role * Strong Excel and IT skills and ability to use Finance systems / databases to input and extract data * Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. * Open about Qualifications you can be Qualified by experience or studying for an Accountancy Qualification What's on Offer * £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience * Monday - Friday working * Pension * Company benefits package Jago Consultants is working as an Employment Agency is respect to this position