As the Finance Manager you will be responsible for day-to-day finance operations and management accounting, as well as assisting in analysing performance and ongoing trends within the business and offering viable solutions to leadership on how to leverage and optimise. This role reports into the CFO.
Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate financial records whilst overseeing daily financial transactions
* Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies
* Prepare and review P&L reconciliations, analysing variances against budget and forecast
* Cashflow management including monthly rolling forecasts
* Overview of transactional finance (AP/AR)
* Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes
* Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with variance analysis
* Develop and implement process improvements including automation and KPI development; actively evaluate and embed AI-assisted tools where they add measurable value to finance operations
* Communicate financial results, forecasts, and potential risks to leadership
* Lead the preparation and submission of annual statutory accounts, acting as the primary liaison with external accountants.
* Oversee corporation tax compliance, VAT returns, and PAYE obligations in conjunction with external advisers, identifying planning opportunities appropriate for an SME.
Requirements
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Experience in Industry – preferably at a SME/start-up
* Experience managing financing mechanisms in a growing business, including invoice factoring or receivables finance – ability to evaluate facilities, manage lender relationships, and optimise working capital through such instruments
* Strong experience in financial management, budgeting and cash flow forecasting
* Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, financial management systems and software – Xero or an equivalent preferable.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong communication and business partnering skills.