Finance Manager

• Manage and provide leadership to the ULS, Amity Law and Legal Eye finance team (4 in total), ensuring daily operations run smoothly whilst driving continuous improvement
• Manage the financial systems, procedures, risks and control environment to ensure adherence to policies, reporting & project deadlines and statutory requirements
• Lead timely and accurate delivery of monthly reporting deliverables including monthly management accounts, KRI reporting, half-yearly & annual accounts
• Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across operational finance processes, identifying inefficiencies, implementing automation solutions and standardizing workflows to enhance accuracy, scalability and cross functional collaboration
• To act as deputy to Head of Finance and Administration (HOFA) for Amity Law
• To manage and build strong, productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Qualified Accountant with 5+ years post qualification industry experience in FinTech, PropTech ideally
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at Executive level
• Demonstrable experience of implementing new systems, processes and procedures whilst managing change for all affected stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience with regulated environments (SRA, CLC & FCA a definite advantage) and related policies, processes and reporting requirements
• High level of personal drive, accountability and motivation to deliver results through others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Communicative, confident & constructive approach
• Strategic, analytical and innovative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Resilience & solutions focussed, always seeking practical ways to make an impact
• Prior experience in leading & building high performing finance team
• Ability and willingness to take a practical approach and undertake work at an operational level
• Proven ability to maintain a low-risk, compliant, “no surprises” Finance function with straightforward policies and procedures
• Proven ability to understand key financial and business variables in a complex and changing commercial environment
• Ability to accurately anticipate emerging and current stakeholder needs and establishes and maintains positive relationships with stakeholders

Bonus