Finance Manager

Kene Partners are award-winning R&D funding advisors who believe in client service excellence delivered through a blend of talent and technology. Kene Partners is a certified B Corp, member of the Chartered Institute for Taxation and a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

The government previously provided £7.6bn of support to the most innovative companies in the UK in the tax year 2021 to 2022 and announced plans to increase the support available to £39.8bn between 2022 and 2025. With this level of support available to companies, Kene Partners wants to continue to facilitate supporting innovative companies year on year.  

At Kene Partners, our vision is to empower innovative businesses in the UK to continue to grow and thrive. We want to maximise business owners’ ability to keep pushing boundaries and reinvesting in the futures of their businesses.  

This is an ambitious goal and achieving it requires an equally ambitious team. As such we’re looking for exceptional people excited by the prospect of building something that matters to join the team.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the company, supervising the finance team, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing assistance and strategic insights to the CFO. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both hands-on financial management and high-level financial planning, with the opportunity to drive business performance.

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the company’s financial accounting, including the general ledger, month-end close, and preparation of management accounts.
• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with UK GAAP.
• Manage, review and improve financial policies, systems, and controls to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Monitoring of cash flow, working capital and credit control.
• Oversee monthly payroll processing.
• Oversee revenue recognition processes, supported by meticulous documentation, to maximise financial performance.
• Assist with the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure timely submission of VAT returns, corporation tax filings, and other regulatory reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and modelling to support key business initiatives and investments.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and financial control.
• Support the CFO with ad-hoc financial projects, reports, data analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Lead by example, fostering a culture of excellence while mentoring and developing the finance team.

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role in a small or medium-sized business or practice.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP).
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and management skills.
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate in a dynamic environment.

Finally, benefits! It wouldn't be a job description without a benefits section. We have some great perks to tell you about which relate to our core values, culture and mission:

Our Team – We're a positive, fun, energetic bunch who enjoy more than just the usual social drinks. You’ll find us getting together for fitness activities, company offsites, regular lunch-and-learns, and quarterly socials that keep things exciting.

One step ahead – We know our success is credited to our hard-working and talented employees, so

every employee is paid competitively, with regular, performance-related pay reviews.

Do the right thing – Your wellbeing and development are pivotal to being able to work effectively. We aim to guide you in your career with personal learning & development budgets, private healthcare including physical, mental, dental and optical care as standard.

Ready when you are – We offer generous holiday allowances, flexible working, the ability to WFH and parental leave policies to ensure you are well looked after. As a business with set deadlines, we counteract this by closing at three carefully selected points in the year to ensure all employees are rested and rejuvenated.

Working as one – Everyone at Kene Partners is working towards the same annual bonus scheme, aligning our goals with one another. The individual discretionary bonus is based on a scoring system factoring in areas such as company and individual performance.

We strive to respond to all applications within 2-3 business days but please be aware that during periods of high application volume, we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. If you don't hear from us within 10 business days, please know that while we aren't proceeding with your application this time, we truly value your interest and hope to connect again in the future.

Kene Partners is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.