Overview

Job Location:
UK London

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Our Finance Organisation has expanded as a result of Ankura’s continued growth, organically and through acquisitions. We prioritise a continuous learning environment, focused on skill development and career growth. A successful candidate is someone with strong accounting knowledge, thrives in a fast-paced environment and focused on innovation and process improvement.

Role Overview:

This position supports Ankura Business Services our internal firm services function. The Finance Manager role is a key role within the Global Ankura Accounting team, reporting to the Senior Director of the EMEA & APAC finance team.  The role is focused on the accounting for a new acquired group which was acquired by Ankura in January 2025.  The role is based in London in a hybrid working environment, on a 6 months Fixed Term Contract.

 

Responsibilities:

 Financial Management and Reporting:

  • Lead the month-end close process for the legal entities of the newly acquired group (‘the Group’) which are located in Ireland, UK, Belgium, Spain and the US, ensuring that all month-end activities are completed timely and accurately.

  • Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts for the Group with full P&L and balance sheet ownership including revenue recognition and expense analysis. Ensure provision of accurate reporting and analysis in line with agreed timescales and group policy.

  • Complete all balance sheet reconciliations for all legal entities of the Group on a monthly basis.

  • Raise internal invoices for intercompany work.

  • Liaise with FP&A team to provide KPIs to Group management.

  • Prepare earn out calculations.

Audit and Compliance:

  • Lead the annual audit of the Group’s legal entities, including being the primary contact for external auditors and ensuring timely completion and filing.

  • Preparation of financial statements under FRS 102 (or local equivalent) and working papers for annual audits including producing local GAAP entries.

Tax / Fiscal Returns:

  • Preparation of all fiscal returns for the Group’s legal entities, e.g., Corporation Tax, GST/ VAT, WHT, MSME, Statistical Returns and other as required.

  • Liaise with specialist tax and accounting advisors as appropriate, e.g. EY.

  • Process transfer pricing invoices and entries for the Group.

Payroll

  • Calculate payroll for the Group and liaise with payroll outsourcers as required.

  • Liaise with EMEA & US payroll team as required.

  • Prepare accruals for annual Group bonus and commissions.

Team Collaboration and Development:

  • Support and partner with global finance shared service teams including Accounts Payable, Billing and Treasury.

Control and Process Improvement:

  • Ensure a robust control environment is operated and maintained.

  • Recognise and improve financial processes through standardisation and automation with the aid of technology where possible.

  • Support migration of historic balances into Workday.

  • Act as owner for historic accounting systems (SAGE, Quickbooks)

Treasury:

  • Ensure bank mandates and bank signatories are kept up to date.

  • Maintain cash flow forecast for the Group.

  • Support with debt collection for the Group, liaising with Ankura credit control as appropriate.

Ad hoc:

  • Main point of contact for ad hoc financial queries relating to the Group.

  • Support Senior Director and EMEA & APAC finance team as required.

  • Provide financial support to Group management and SMDs as required.

 

Requirements:

  • Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or international equivalent) with at least three years PQE

  • Experience gained in a global professional services (Time Based Billing) organisation in a multicurrency environment.

  • Ability to prepare consolidated financial statements.

  • Strong understanding of IFRS and GAAP accounting principles and financial concepts

  • Intermediate Excel skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience of working in a complex environment, delivering to deadlines, and managing conflicting priorities.

  • Self-motivated, organised and adaptable in a fast- paced environment.

  • Use of Workday Financials would be an advantage but not required.

  • Previous external Auditor experience or experience of dealing with Auditors would be preferred.

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