Finance Manager Job In Coleshill

Who we are

Mercury is not just a company; we’re a transformative force in the world of SaaS for recruitment and staffing firms. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve been at the forefront, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation that has allowed us to create a ground breaking SaaS platform, based on the Microsoft D365 and the Power Platform.

With a global presence in strategic locations, including Coleshill, London, Boston, Chicago, and Sydney, we’ve expanded at an impressive pace, breaking into Australia in 2019 and the US in 2020. We are now a dynamic team of 165 employees, and we’re not stopping there – we’re on track to double in size over the next 24 months.

Mercury is all about our customers, with over 100 worldwide and 8,000+ users experiencing the transformative power of our solutions. We’ve seen remarkable growth in headcount, surging by over 125% in the last two years. As a dedicated SaaS innovator, we are here to simplify and enhance the operations of recruitment and staffing firms.

What you’ll do

As Finance Manager it is your responsibility to oversee end-to-end finance operations, whilst managing financial planning and analysis and working close with the Finance assistant.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the following:

• Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts, variance analysis and commentary
• Board reporting, KPIs and commentary
• Balance sheet management
• VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax compliance
• Preparation and submission of annual R&D claim
• Planning and delivery of Annual Audit process for UK and Overseas entities
• Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting – annual and monthly
• Operational board attendance, contribution, and presentation
• Sales forecasting and liaison with sales management
• Cashflow management (Forecasting, payments and banking relationship)
• Financial management of overseas entities (APAC and USA)
• Managing escalated Customer queries
• Development and maximising Microsoft Business Central functionality
• Streamlining of financial business and systems processes
• Managing data, driving Business Insights through Business Central and Power BI
• Enhancing and maintaining a strong system of control and process efficiency.
• Ad hoc projects for CEO / CFO
• Management of a direct report

Essential:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience producing budgets (multi-millions)
• Annual audit management
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
• Team player with excellent communications skills and able to work at pace
• Customer facing mentality and engagement
• Microsoft 365 suite experience and excellent data/modelling skills

Desirable:

• Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
• Power BI
• Experience of working within a B2B SaaS business

Why Mercury

At Mercury, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant company culture that strikes the perfect balance between professionalism and a modern, enjoyable work atmosphere. Our commitment to employee well-being and growth sets us apart. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Healthy Work-Life Balance: Hard work is essential, but we understand that it doesn’t mean endless hours. Unsociable work schedules are not the norm here. We believe in productivity and not burnout.
• Agile and Empowered: Our commitment to Agile and Scrum methodologies empowers our developers. From top management down, everyone understands the importance of efficient processes and collaboration.
• Flexible Environment: We embrace flexible working arrangements. Whether it’s remote work or flexible hours, we trust our employees to find the balance that suits them best.
• Open Communication: Transparency is key. We encourage open dialogue, active listening, and constructive feedback. Your voice matters.
• Gratitude and Autonomy: We appreciate hard work and celebrate achievements. You’ll have the autonomy to make an impact and contribute meaningfully to our success.
• Accessible Leadership: Our leadership team is approachable and supportive. You’ll find guidance and mentorship readily available.
• Equality and Inclusion: We champion diversity and equality. Everyone deserves respect, fairness, and equal opportunities.
• Investment in Growth: We provide training and career growth opportunities. Don’t just take our word for it—our team members’ testimonials speak volumes.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Great learning and development plan
• Microsoft certifications paid for and supported by Mercury
• Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
• Health Cash Plan
• Critical Illness Cover
• Electric Car Vehicle Scheme
• 4% Employer Pension Contribution
• 25 days holiday per year
• 1 full extra day “free holiday” on your Birthday
• Free parking
• Buy/sell holiday scheme
• Increased holiday entitlement based on length of service

Location

At Mercury, we believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration. That’s why we encourage our team members to join us at our Coleshill office 2 days per week. However, we’re all about flexibility, so we support remote work the remaining days if that’s your preference.

The people

We have cyclists, video gamer heroes, skiers/boarders, runners, musicians, sport junkies, golfers, gym goers, foodies, travellers, artists, animal lovers, photographers, marvel enthusiasts, climbers and loads more!