Company Description

JMAN Group is a fast-growing data engineering & data science consultancy. We work primarily with Private Equity Funds and their Portfolio Companies to create commercial value using Data & Artificial Intelligence. In addition, we also work with growth businesses, large corporates, multinationals, and charities.

We are headquartered in London with Offices in New York, London and Chennai. Our team of over 450 people is a unique blend of individuals with skills across commercial consulting, data science and software engineering.

We were founded by cousins Anush Newman (Co-founder & CEO) and Leo Valan (Co-founder & CTO) and have grown rapidly since 2019. In May 2023 we took a minority investment from Baird Capital and in January 2024 we opened an office in New York with the ambition of growing our US business to be as large as, if not bigger than, our European business by 2027.

Position

We are undergoing a transformative phase with the implementation of a new ERP system. During this critical period, we’re looking for a skilled and adaptable generalist qualified accountant to provide comprehensive support, ensuring the finance function operates smoothly and efficiently.

You’ll be a versatile and proactive qualified accountant able to join us on a 1 year fixed term contract. You’ll be an all-rounder, capable of handling a wide range of financial tasks in a fast-paced, high-energy, collaborative, and high-growth environment, working as part of a dynamic finance team.

The role sits within our global Finance function, will be based in our London office (EC3N) with a minimum of 3 days in the office. You’ll report to the Head of Financial Control (London based). Our CFO is also based in London.

Your key responsibilities:

• General Ledger Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP).
• ERP System Implementation Support: Collaborate with the finance team and external consultants to support the transition to the new ERP system, including data migration, process mapping, and testing.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, and customer collections to ensure timely and accurate cash flow management.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts. Report actuals against budget/forecast and work with budget holders to identify cost savings and ensure spend remains on budget.
• Compliance and Controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements, identifying areas for process improvement.
• Ad-Hoc Tasks: Take on varied finance-related tasks as needed, including supporting audits, preparing management reports, and resolving discrepancies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. operations, HR, and IT) to ensure seamless integration of financial processes with the new ERP system.

Requirements

• Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a generalist finance role, ideally within a fast-paced or high-growth environment with strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS. It’s likely you’ve spent 3 years in industry (service industry preferred) having started in an accounting firm.
• ERP Knowledge: Experience with ERP system implementations (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday or similar) is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; familiarity with data migration and system testing is a plus.
• Adaptability: Ability to handle a broad range of tasks, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive and analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Private Equity Exposure: Experience in a PE-backed or high-growth organization is advantageous but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with a hands-on approach and a willingness to “roll up their sleeves.”
• Team player who can build strong working relationships across departments.
• Resilient and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a growing organization during a period of transformation.

Other information

• JMAN offers hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office (EC3N)
• Discretionary bonus – based on personal and company performance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension with a company contribution up to 8%
• Vitality Health Insurance from day 1
• Cycle to work scheme, after probation
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Market-leading parental leave policy
• Referral bonus for bringing in new JMAN hires
• Extensive training and coaching opportunities
• Regular company socials and retreats

JMAN is committed to equal employment opportunities. We are a diverse, high performing team and base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.