HQ Finance Manager - Computer Gaming
Innovative and creative computer gaming company are looking for an ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified HQ Finance Manager to join their highly successful London based team.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Director the is role will lead the financial management of HQ. This includes leading the HQ financial control and reporting function, providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, and maintaining a robust control environment.
The successful candidate will provide timely completion of month-end close with all deliverables met on schedule, ensure the finance team is well supported and are adequately resourced and guided.
Key deliverables:
- Oversee all HQ financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and cash management
- Lead the HQ month-end and year-end close processes
- Managing the 2 accounts assistants, overseeing their work including payment runs, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliation and AP & AR postings
- Design, implement, and maintain internal financial controls and procedures
- Maintain accurate intercompany accounts and ensure timely reconciliation between HQ and subsidiary entities
- Oversee payroll processing for HQ employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment, compliance with employment law, and proper accounting treatment of payroll taxes and benefits.
- Management of UK VAT returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations
Areas of accountability:
- Ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS.
- Leading the financial close process and controlling the financial environment.
- Maintain and optimize financial systems and tools (Netsuite, SAP Concur)
- Developing and mentoring the HQ finance team to achieve high performance.
- Managing relationships with external auditors and advisors.
- Driving transformation initiatives within the finance function.
What we're looking for from you:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive experience in financial leadership roles
- Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting operations
- IFRS experience required
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage and develop a junior finance team
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for effective cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to navigate and manage change within a rapidly evolving organizational environment
- Netsuite and SAP Concur experience a plus but not required
- Experience in the gaming/entertainment industry is a plus but not required
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
