UK Finance Manager

Granicus is the leading provider of citizen engagement technologies and services for the public sector, bringing governments closer to the people they serve with the first-and-only Civic Engagement Platform. Granicus works with more than 5,500 government organizations and connects more than 280 million people in the largest Citizen Subscriber Network of its kind.
**Remote role but, candidate must live within the UK

What You'll Do:

• Supervise the all day-to-day operations which make up the full accounting/finance function – AR/AP/GL/Banking and cash
• Oversee the regional financial analyst
• Manage the UK revenue recognition function to ensure accurate revenue recognition
• Manage the month-end process and adhere to strict timeline and deadlines for corporate close
• Work closely with external regional accounting firm for tax preparation, statutory accounts preparation and audit, banking and other financial needs as necessary
• Work closely with the US team on the year end audit
• Assist with wrap up of the 2021 regional annual audit, where applicable
• Work closely with the US FP&A team on budget preparation, forecasting and variance analysis
• Report on the UK financial performance – monthly and quarterly business reviews
• Work with the US accounting team to establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Provide insightful information to the UK leadership team to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
• Work closely with the Sales team on new deals – assist with proposals and contracts
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation specific to the region
• Assist the US finance team as and when needed
• Cover financial analyst duties as and when needed

Who You Are:

• Plus if you are ACA qualified or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a finance role
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience using Salesforce and NetSuite desired
• Leadership skills and experience
• Managerial experience
• Understanding of data privacy standards
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of business principles and practices
• Superior attention to detail
• Organisational skills and planning skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Multi-tasking and time management abilities
• Be willing to assist in all areas of the accounting function across the UK and US business