Finance Manager

Company: Gridlines

Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice. We transforming the world of financial modelling, helping our clients to make

complex financial decisions quickly and with confidence.

We love to work with exciting clients that are making a big impact on the world around us, helping to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges.

We plan to continue our rapid expansion and are looking for the brightest and best talent to join us on this journey.

•       Review and approve payment transactions set up by junior finance staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

•       Manage all accounts payable activities: invoice matching, accruals, reconciliations, and payment authorisation.

•       Process and reconcile expense claims across all jurisdictions.

•       Review monthly payroll data and liaison with external payroll accountant; verify accuracy and flag discrepancies.

•       Execute month-end close activities: intercompany reconciliation, journal entries, ledger balancing, and reporting support.

•       Manage multi-currency transactions, FX conversion, and ensure correct treatment of intercompany charges.

•       Prepare financial reports, analysis, and documentation as requested, including month-end reporting packs, variance analysis, cash position summaries, and ad-hoc financial information as required.

•       Deputising for the FC as required.

Key Skills and Qualifications-

•       Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, or ACA) with minimum 7-10 years' post-qualification experience in a similar accounting role.

•       Expert proficiency in Xero accounting software.

•       Demonstrated experience with multi-national environment and foreign exchange.

•       Practical knowledge of intercompany reconciliation and month end closing.

•       Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; self-directed, proactive problem-solver.

A competitive base salary with flexible working arrangements, including a mixture of office-based, working from home, and working on client sites.

Significant opportunities for professional growth and development as we expand.

You'll have significant autonomy, work directly with the Finance Controller on strategic decisions, and be part of a rapidly scaling organisation. This role offers exposure to multi-jurisdictional finance operations and the opportunity to grow with the company.