Finance Manager

Grant Thornton GCS is seeking a Finance Manager for the firm to oversee financial operations, reporting, budgeting and compliance. This role involves managing daily accounting, optimizing cash flow and ensuring regulatory adherence while supporting strategic financial reporting and decision-making.

This position reports to the Finance Partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting operations of the firm, including financial reporting and compliance.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations and financial reports.

• Budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.

• Manage cash flow and bank accounts.

• Ensure tax compliance which includes timely lodgment of monthly and annual tax returns.

• Develop and implement best practice internal financial controls and policies.

• Manage the finance team and ensure the Finance Function operates within all applicable laws, professional body rules, and internal policies.

• Financial analysis and providing support to senior leadership with financial insights on performance and decision-making.

• Issue monthly management accounts and reports and ensure all deliverables are produced in an accurate and timely manner.

• Work with the Office Manager to ensure the Facilities Function meets local office requirements.

• Monitor performance against bank covenants.

• Any other accounting or practice management duties as required.

• Attendance and participation in monthly leadership meetings as required.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a similar qualification.

• Minimum of five years experience in similar position.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

• Excellent communications skills, both verbally and written.

• Proficiency in Microsoft tools with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong work ethic with a focus on accountability that ensures that the team delivers quality outcomes.

• Organized and detail-oriented person.