With over 1600 people across 9 UK offices, we are proud to be a leading independent UK consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment and insurance. Each individual delivers on our shared values and our commitment to ensuring the highest levels of trust, integrity and quality. We are seeking a Finance Manager for our Finance Team, ideally in London or Birmingham (flexible, hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).The finance department deal with all financial matters relating to the legal entities in the BW group. This role reports into to the Head of Finance.ResponsibilitiesThis role has a wide-ranging level of responsibility and is primarily responsible for maintaining and communicating financial information to the business along with line management of a finance team. Consulting with business partners and relaying financial information to key stakeholders in a clear and concise format.Developing relationships around the business to further develop finance role and profile.A wide-ranging remit to deal with all partner affairs within the business.Advising on tax strategy within the business.Preparation and review of monthly management accounts and year end accounts and consolidation.Managing all submissions of returns required by the HMR&C.Preparation and oversight of documents required for the audit of the businesses and responsibility for liaising with auditors on all matters including tax queries.Ensuring that the accounting policies adopted are kept under review and adhere to current accounting standards and the Companies Act 2006.Plan for and meet the challenge of any additional reporting requirements.Responsibility for the analysis of expenditure passing through the business. Responsibility for managing the accounts team including performance, sickness, disciplinary, annual and mid-year reviews and salary and bonus decisions.Review and maintenance of cashflow forecasts and treasury management for the group.Preparation of any reports required by the bank covenant purposes.Providing oversight for salary and pension provision within the businessDealing with correspondence and quarterly returns to the FCAAd hoc tasks as required. The above is intended to describe the general nature and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities of employees in this role.Experience/Skills Qualified accountant or qualified through experience as a Finance Manager or similarFinancial services experience would be useful, but it is not essentialOracle Fusion Finance desirableExperience with an FCA regulated business would be useful but it is not essential.Must have experience of maintaining accounting records and the provision of management accounts prepared in accordance with UK GAAPExcellent technical reporting experience Knowledge of up to date reporting requirementsExperience of dealing with LLP accounts would be beneficialTeam / people management experience desirable Here is a summary of our benefits: Competitive discretionary annual bonus Life assurance (4x up to 10x)Group income protection up to 65% of salaryPrivate medical cover25 days holiday per year and up to 30 days with holiday tradingGenerous pension scheme (we contribute 8%)Sports Allowance - we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to GBP50 pm)Employee Assistance Programme Complimentary fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks in all our officesPaid volunteering day per year as a commitment to our Corporate Social InvestmentSupport your favourite charity with the "Give as You Earn" optionMatch-funding for individuals raising money for a recognised charityCorporate social investment programme Funded training and professional development Lots of clubs, sporting and social events across our offices DEI Networks include Early careers, Gender equality, Inter-faith, LGBT+, Multicultural and Wellness+Tech / mobile advantage schemeCycle to work schemeHealthcare cash planHealth assessmentsDental coverCritical illness coverAbility to add family members to benefitsDiscounted gym membershipTravel insurance optionsWill writingAccess to GP serviceAccess to Eldercare concierge service Travel loanBroad range of cash back offers and discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies AccessibilityIf you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or individual need, which you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we'll be happy to make adjustments to our processes to enable you a fair opportunity to showcase your skills.Please visit AbilityNet should you benefit from advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. Should you require information in a different format, have other accessibility or reasonable adjustment requirements or if you find any problems not listed on this page, please contact or call us on .Postal applications should be sent to: Resourcing & Talent Acquisition, Barnett Waddingham, St James's House, St James Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PRNot quite the right opportunity for you this time?Follow Barnett Waddingham on LinkedIn in order to receive updates and posts about future opportunities, webinars and industry event