Big 4 Finance Manager - Professional services

Job Description

Big 4 Finance Manager – Professional Services – 12 Month FTC

Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days in office)Contract: 12‑month FTCSector: Global Professional Services
A leading global professional services organisation is seeking an experienced EMEA Finance Manager to join its regional finance function on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the business delivers complex services to international clients and requires strong financial governance to support its continued growth.Your new role
Reporting to the EMEA Director of Commercial Accounting, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls and supporting statutory and regulatory requirements across several regional entities.
You will act as a key point of contact for EMEA finance teams, technical accounting queries and external auditors, ensuring high‑quality reporting and compliance across the region.
Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing statutory trial balances to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Identifying differences between US GAAP and local GAAP across EMEA entities
• Supporting legal entity reporting and the preparation of statutory schedules
• Coordinating statutory and tax submissions with internal teams
• Managing audit processes and liaising with external auditors
• Providing technical accounting guidance to local finance teams
• Leading balance sheet reviews and driving process improvements
• Strengthening financial controls, reconciliations and governance frameworks
• Assisting with year‑end reporting and review of draft financial statements
• Responding to ad hoc reporting and technical accounting queries

What you’ll need to succeed:
Essential:

• ACA‑qualified accountant.
• Experience gained within a Big 4 or major professional services firm
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP
• Proven experience improving processes and strengthening controls
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Able to operate independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Advanced Excel capability

Desirable:

• Experience with large, global businesses
• Knowledge of Oracle or Blackline
• Exposure to SOX controls
• Experience within consulting, services, or complex multi‑regional organisations

What you’ll get in return:
You’ll join an established global organisation with a strong reputation for quality and operational excellence. This role provides exposure to complex regional finance operations and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple jurisdictions.What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, please apply now or contact me directly to discuss the opportunity further. # 4771338