Senior Finance Manager (Commercial)

Stratum is a leading boutique board/executive search, advisory and recruitment firm dedicated to the global mining industry. Now in our 12th year, we have become a truly global and culturally diverse business, delivering mandates in more than 60 countries worldwide.
The mining industry is at the forefront of the green energy transition (more than 75 mined metals and minerals are in your smartphone). Stratum offers unrivalled access to international opportunities, its clients, and candidates (including board members, C-suite executives, technical and commercial leaders, financiers/PE Funds, Sustainability/ESG professionals and much more).
As a Finance Manager at Stratum International, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of our organization. You will play a key role in budget planning, financial forecasting, and the management of financial policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Xero and capable of leveraging this platform to enhance our financial reporting and decision-making processes.
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department including: month and end-year process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, trust account statement reconciliations, debt activity, etc.
• Monitor and analyse accounting data to produce accurate, monthly financial reports and statements.
• Prepare and submit invoices, including credit control.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Prepare consolidated accounts across multiple jurisdictions including Australia and South Africa.
• Process expense and payroll.
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy if required.
• Meet financial accounting objectives.
• Proficiency in Xero for financial management tasks, including integrations that help streamline company finances.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Proven experience as a Financial Manager or a similar role withing the UK.
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns.
• Proficient user of finance software, specifically Xero.
• Strong understanding of data privacy standards.
• planning skills; computer skills; Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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