Finance Client Reporting Team Leader

5th Sep 2025

Reporting to a Finance Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for managing a team of Finance Officers delivering critical financial information to our clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your finance team leadership experience in a commercial finance function. You will work with senior internal stakeholders, drive process improvements, and develop your team – leading by example with your attitude and approach. Training on systems and processes will be provided, and prior industry experience is not required.

Team management, including development and appraisals, recruitment and training.
Ownership for the accuracy and timeliness of core deliverables.
Oversight and review of management accounts for key clients.
Point of contact for key internal stakeholders.
Escalation point for your team, resolving issues where possible and escalating where required.
Liaise directly with clients to resolve their queries and document their requirements.
Full general ledger oversight and management for vessels within your remit.
Review month end balance sheet reconciliations, and set targets for clearing balances.
Authorise bank payments and review bank reconciliations.
Drive efficiency, automation and process improvements.
Support the delivery of projects and change.
Ensure robust and reliable process documentation is in place.
Ad hoc duties for clients and senior management.
Other tasks that are relevant and appropriate to the position.

A finance background and working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS).
Direct line management experience.
Management accounting and variance analysis reporting experience
Role model behaviour and professional attitude, setting the standard and inspiring your team.
Experience working in a dynamic team, in a busy finance function.

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliverables, prioritise under pressure, and manage tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Ability to develop strong working relationships.
Competent with Microsoft Excel.
Experience working with accounting and financial reporting software.
Controls orientated, and a process improvement mindset.

Fully qualified and a member of a professional accounting body (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS).
Experience leading in a commercial finance role.
Project implementation experience.

Closing date: 19th Sep 2025