Finance Manager

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. Produce budgets, forecasts and long-term plans, and maintain the budget and forecasting model .

Posted 10/16/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and payroll processing, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines.

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Qualified ACA, ACCA Or CIMAHighly Proficient In ExcelBudgeting And ForecastingData Analysis And ReportingBusiness Partnering Experience

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingData AnalysisPayroll ProcessingP&L Variance CommentaryInvoice ReconciliationAccounts Payable ManagementKPI ReportingContract ManagementStock And Inventory Control

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganisedSelf-StarterClear CommunicatorTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

Studio Management SystemPleoExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Finance OperationsFreelancer ManagementSupplier PaymentCost ManagementFitness And Wellbeing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce budgets, forecasts and long-term plans, and maintain the budget and forecasting model
Extract, reshape and analyse booking and sales data from the studio management system in Excel
Prepare weekly and monthly sales and KPI reporting
Prepare the month-end reporting pack and P&L variance commentary from management accounts supplied by external accountants
Track spend against budget and forecast, flagging risks and opportunities early
Prepare monthly payroll for approximately 70–80 employed and freelance instructors
Reconcile freelancer invoices to hours worked before payroll is sent to external accountants
Oversee accounts payable, including supplier invoices, approvals and the monthly supplier payment run
Maintain the contract database and monitor renewals and price increases
Manage expenses in Pleo, including receipt collection and coding
Manage credit card ownership
Own a monthly calendar of approximately 30 deadlines across payroll, expenses, freelancers, supplier payments and reporting
Business partner with People, Marketing, Operations and Member Experience teams
Support business case preparation for new opportunities and initiatives
Support management and control of stock and inventory
Act as key finance contact for internal and external enquiries
Work closely with the external accounting firm to ensure smooth finance operations
Contribute to ad hoc projects, analysis and process improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with post-qualification experience in industry
Candidates whose experience is only in practice won’t suit
Highly proficient in Excel
Confident extracting, reshaping and analysing raw data
Exceptional attention to detail and a sharp eye on costs
Organised and reliable against a heavy calendar of recurring deadlines
Self-starter, comfortable working independently without daily oversight
Commercially minded, with confidence working alongside non-finance teams
Business partnering experience is an advantage
Hands-on and willing to handle analysis through day-to-day processing
Clear communicator and natural team player
Interest in fitness and wellbeing is a real plus
Available for a December 2026 start on a 12-month fixed-term basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private healthcare
Dental cover
Life insurance
Unlimited drop-in classes across all studios
80% off pre-booked class packs