Finance Manager

Citadel Source is proud to be partnering on a sole-agency basis with an international professional services partnership in their recruitment of a Finance Manager on a permanent contract.

About our client

Our client is an established international professional services partnership with operations across multiple regions. They are recognised for delivering complex, high-value projects to a diverse client base. Structured as a partnership, the organisation brings together a network of experienced professionals who collaborate across multiple engagements. The business operates in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment and is supported by a lean central team, with a modern and largely remote operating model.

The role

This is an excellent opportunity to join the business during a period of ongoing development, as it continues to enhance its financial processes and operational effectiveness. The Finance Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment. This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on accuracy, control, and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will act as a key liaison between internal teams and external finance support, ensuring a high standard of delivery. The role requires someone comfortable working in a dynamic, stakeholder-led environment, managing multiple priorities and bringing structure to finance processes.

About you

The successful candidate will work closely with a range of senior stakeholders across the partnership. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence experienced, commercially astute partners are essential. You will be comfortable operating in a standalone capacity, taking ownership of processes while remaining calm under pressure in a high-volume environment. This role suits someone who is comfortable operating at pace with a hands-on, process improvement mindset.

As a Finance Manager, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including invoicing and reconciliations
• Managing the invoicing cycle, focusing on accuracy, timeliness, and process efficiency
• Supporting period-end processes, driving consistency and improved reporting timelines
• Handling multi-currency transactions and related reconciliations
• Assisting with revenue recognition across project-based work
• Maintaining key control accounts and supporting internal allocations
• Reviewing outputs from external providers, ensuring accuracy and resolving issues
• Acting as a primary contact for third-party finance support, maintaining service quality
• Supporting forecasting and cash flow activities, providing relevant financial insight
• Assisting with internal profit allocation processes
• Monitoring receivables and supporting improvements in collections
• Identifying opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes
• Enhancing internal reporting tools, including spreadsheet-based models
• Supporting ongoing improvements to finance systems and processes
• Providing financial insight to support business decision-making
• Building effective working relationships with key stakeholders

What the client is looking for

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience within an SME or partnership environment, ideally an LLP structure
• Strong technical grounding in financial control, revenue recognition, and multi-currency environments
• Advanced Excel skills, including data modelling, automation, and scalable reporting solutions
• Strong commercial awareness, including cash flow, forecasting, and partnership economics
• A hands-on approach, comfortable managing transactional finance activities daily
• Resilience and the ability to manage high volumes of work with competing priorities
• A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and automation
• Strong interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders

What the client has to offer

• £60,000 - £75,000 basic salary + benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work within a highly experienced, international partnership
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Quarterly team meet-ups in high-end locations

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Grant Chalmers-Stevens at Citadel Source.