Finance Manager – Management Accounting

Company Description

BHFT is a proprietary algorithmic trading firm. Our team manages the full trading cycle, from software development to creating and coding strategies and algorithms.
Our trading operations cover key exchanges. The firm trades across a broad range of asset classes, including equities, equity derivatives, options, commodity futures, rates futures, etc. We employ a diverse and growing array of algorithmic trading strategies, utilizing both High- and Medium-Frequency Trading approaches.

We’re a team of 200+ professionals, with a strong emphasis on technology—70% are technical specialists in development, infrastructure, testing, and analytics spheres. The remaining part of the team supports our business operations, such as Risks, Compliance, Legal, Operations and more.

With a strong focus on innovation and performance, BHFT is actively expanding its presence in traditional financial markets. We value a results-driven culture, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and constant improvement, all while offering the flexibility of remote work and a globally distributed team.

Job Description

We are looking for a Finance Manager to be the internal financial control hub of our group. In this role, you'll own the full budget cycle, drive sharp plan-vs-actual analysis with budget holders, and maintain the financial control framework that keeps our business running with discipline and clarity. You'll also play a leading role in our ongoing ERP transformation and provide seamless cover for external reporting and audit activities alongside your Finance Manager peer.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on structure, sees the story behind the numbers, and isn't afraid to challenge budget holders constructively to drive better business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Management & Plan-vs-Actual Analysis. Own the annual budget and rolling forecasts across all group entities, lead monthly variance reviews with budget holders, and consolidate group-level management accounts.
• Daily Financial Control. Review invoices and purchase contracts against approved budgets, verify correct cost centre allocation, and monitor committed vs. available budget in real time.
• ERP Implementation. Lead the Finance stream of our ERP project, deliver end-user training, and ensure data migration integrity.
• Management Reporting. Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts with analytical commentary, maintain dashboards for senior management and the board, and support ad hoc modelling and scenario analysis.
• External Reporting & Audit Support. Provide interchangeable cover to the FM – Financial Reporting & Audit on statutory accounts, IFRS workings, and audit files during leave or peak periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; Master's or MBA is a plus
• Professional qualification — ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA, qualified or finalist
• 5+ years of finance experience, with at least 2 years in management accounting or FP&A
• Hands-on ERP experience (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar); implementation experience is a strong plus
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets; Power BI or similar BI tools are a bonus
• Solid grounding in IFRS principles

Additional Information

We Offer

• Work in a modern IT company — no bureaucracy or legacy systems.
• Real opportunities for professional growth and to make your mark.
• Fully remote work from anywhere in the world, on a flexible schedule.
• Compensation for health insurance, sports, professional development, and more.