About the role
The role of Finance Manager will play a key role in helping deliver the future shape of the management accounting function while supporting continuous improvement across accounting & controls, management reporting & system/process development at Jigsaw24 and developing stakeholder accountability across the business.
Reporting to the Financial Controller & working closely with the finance operations team and wider operational business heads, the role will own the monthly management reporting process, helping to deliver timely & accurate management accounts and analysis for use by finance & non-finance stakeholders.
Key duties and responsibilities are:
Work closely with the finance team and wider internal stakeholders to provide best-in-class management reporting with a desire to provide ongoing improvement & streamlining of existing month-end processes.
Together with the FC and Management Accountant, leading monthly close processes, reconciliations, and reporting, including:
Preparation of monthly management accounts and analysis for the main trading company within the group with responsibility for:
Revenue accounting for key income streams
Stock Accounting
Supplier and customer rebates
Posting of month-end journals and other month-end close activities
Preparation of other ad-hoc management information and review of monthly accounts including variance analysis & insightful commentary
With the FC, review & manage in-year P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasts
Supporting with the preparation of the Annual Budget, Reforecast & long-term year strategic business plans
Working with key stakeholders across finance, sales and operations to provide financial support on complex sales transactions and contracts, ensuring revenue recognition principles are upheld.
Working with internal stakeholders to:
Provide comparisons and analysis to prior periods and budgets designed to aid the decision-making process within the wider business
Operating cost spend analysis and review with department heads
Monitor of working capital balances in relation to income streams and ad-hoc projects
Variance analysis, investigating any discrepancies – highlighting risks & opportunities to in-year performance
Develop overheads & functional cost reporting & variances analysis – working with budget holders to understand risks & opportunities
Education, Skills, and Qualities:
Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Experience in finance systems and process implementation and improvement
Solid understanding of revenue and stock accounting
Continious improvement mindset & hands-on approach – able to work both in the detail & also at senior management level
Have the confidence to challenge and influence ways of working
Experience in services & support contract revenue reporting - desirable, not essential
Experience in M&A or transaction services - desirable, not essential
Want to progress & build a career in finance, possibly with aspirations of becoming a Finance Controller or moving into FP&A / Commercial Finance
Who are Jigsaw24
We put people first in a culture that’s reflected throughout our whole business. By respecting each person as an individual, we create an inclusive, supportive atmosphere that feels like a family and inspires everyone to follow their own path. All while delivering great customer service, celebrating our diversity, and doing more to minimise our impact on the environment.
We truly believe our commitment to people, sustainability, and excellence is the driving force behind our success. To find out more about what we do and our passion for the environment, social responsibility, inclusion, and well-being please see
From our office decor to the range of benefits we have to offer, we try to foster an inspiring, collaborative environment that makes everybody feel welcome. And as we continue to grow, we’re determined to hold true to our values and ever since we started trading, our culture has been based on delivering great customer service and providing solutions based on technical excellence