Job Description
Alexander Daniels are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a well-established national business with a strong UK presence and a large branch network. Employing several hundred people and generating significant annual revenue, the organisation has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and excellent customer service.
As the business continues to grow, they ooking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Manager to strengthen the finance function and support strategic decision-making.
This role is 4/5 days a week onsite with some flexibility.
The Role
This is a key role within the finance team, responsible for delivering high-quality management accounts, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and commercial insight to support business performance.
You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, providing clear financial reporting, analysis, and modelling to support decision-making across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
* Produce accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
* Prepare month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and cost allocations.
* Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
* Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations.
* Support year-end and audit processes.
Financial Planning & Analysis
* Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing reforecasting cycles.
* Develop and maintain financial models and forecasting tools.
* Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions.
* Create KPI dashboards and performance reports for senior management.
* Analyse revenue, margins, operating costs, and cash performance to identify risks and opportunities.
Business Partnering
* Work with operational leaders to explain financial performance and challenge assumptions.
* Provide financial insight to support commercial and operational decisions.
* Assist with business cases, investment appraisals, and ROI analysis.
Process Improvement
* Improve month-end close, forecasting, and reporting processes.
* Enhance financial reporting tools and dashboards (Excel / BI tools).
* Support improvements in finance systems, automation, and data accuracy.
* Maintain strong financial controls and governance.
About You
We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and working closely with stakeholders across the business.
Experience & Skills
* Strong experience in management accounting and FP&A.
* Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
* Experience using data visualisation or BI tools (Power BI desirable).
* Good understanding of month-end processes and financial controls.
* Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
* Confident partnering with operational teams and senior leadership.
Qualifications
* ACCA / CIMA / ACA part-qualified or qualified preferred
* Equivalent experience will also be considered.
Why Apply?
* Key role with high visibility across the business
* Opportunity to shape reporting, planning, and analysis processes
* Collaborative and supportive working environment
* Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing organisation