Finance Manager
Location: Loughton
Salary: £60-70k
Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the core finance function within a growing business. This is a broad and varied role combining team leadership with active involvement in financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance.
You will play a key role in shaping and improving finance processes and systems as the business continues to scale, while partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and develop a small, motivated finance team
* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
* Take full ownership of the Group Management Accounts process
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting across all entities
* Prepare financial reports for the B2B division
* Review and oversee reporting for the Consumer Division
* Partner with sales, marketing, and operations teams
* Deliver clear financial insights, analysis, and commentary to non-financial stakeholders
* Review and approve weekly/monthly payment runs
* Prepare VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance (liaising with external advisors where needed)
* Prepare statutory accounts for multiple standalone entities
* Support year-end processes, including audit, accounts finalisation, and tax filings
* Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities
* Provide actionable insights to support business growth and decision-making
* Monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities
* Implement strategies to optimise financial performance
* Review systems, processes, and controls
* Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability within finance
Requirements:
* ACA or ACCA qualified
* Proven experience managing or supervising a team
* Background in practice (audit or similar) looking for a first move into industry, or existing Finance Manager experience in a small to mid-sized business
* Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a small team
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Advanced MS Excel skills (essential)
* Working knowledge of Sage 200 (desirable)
* Ability to lead, influence, and drive results in a fast-paced environment