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 clientOur 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 roleThis 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 reconciliationsManaging the invoicing cycle, focusing on accuracy, timeliness, and process efficiencySupporting period-end processes, driving consistency and improved reporting timelinesHandling multi-currency transactions and related reconciliationsAssisting with revenue recognition across project-based workMaintaining key control accounts and supporting internal allocationsReviewing outputs from external providers, ensuring accuracy and resolving issuesActing as a primary contact for third-party finance support, maintaining service qualitySupporting forecasting and cash flow activities, providing relevant financial insightAssisting with internal profit allocation processesMonitoring receivables and supporting improvements in collectionsIdentifying opportunities to streamline and automate finance processesEnhancing internal reporting tools, including spreadsheet-based modelsSupporting ongoing improvements to finance systems and processesProviding financial insight to support business decision-makingBuilding effective working relationships with key stakeholdersWhat the client is looking forFully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)Experience within an SME or partnership environment, ideally an LLP structureStrong technical grounding in financial control, revenue recognition, and multi-currency environmentsAdvanced Excel skills, including data modelling, automation, and scalable reporting solutionsStrong commercial awareness, including cash flow, forecasting, and partnership economicsA hands-on approach, comfortable managing transactional finance activities dailyResilience and the ability to manage high volumes of work with competing prioritiesA proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and automationStrong interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholdersWhat the client has to offer£60,000 - £75,000 basic salary + benefitsHybrid and flexible working arrangementsOpportunity to work within a highly experienced, international partnershipCollaborative and supportive working environmentQuarterly team meet-ups in high-end locationsSound like a good fit?If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Grant Chalmers-Stevens at Citadel Source.