We're seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to lead financial operations, strengthen controls, and deliver accurate, insightful reporting that supports long‑term growth. The ideal candidate will streamline processes, manage risk, guide the finance team, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
Client Details
This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the professional services sector. As a medium-sized company, they are committed to maintaining high standards and delivering excellence in their field.
Description
We are looking for a results-driven and confident Financial Manager to manage and improve our organisation's financial performance and direct our accounting operations. Duties will include managing accounting records, evaluating and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, publishing financial statements, overseeing accounting operations, analysing financial data, monitoring expenditure, coordinating auditing processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information. Your strategic planning and exceptional numerical proficiency will aid our organisation in maintaining positive revenue and financial growth, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing proper internal controls, achieving organisational targets, and developing financial plans that support organizational strategy. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organized, and have excellent leadership skills. The individual should streamline our accounting functions and operations, provide financial analysis and reports, train staff on business finance issues, promote regulatory compliance, and drive income generation.
Lead the production of Group monthly and annual financial accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow), ensuring all financial activity is accurately recorded, reported and delivered on time.
Own the Group finance timetable, coordinating delivery across four key trading entities and ensuring consistent, high‑quality outputs.
Oversee all balance sheet reconciliations, highlighting risks, resolving issues quickly and maintaining strong financial control.
Support the implementation of a new ERP system, contributing to process design, data integrity and successful system rollout.
Prepare year‑end audit files and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
Deliver all statutory, covenant and compliance-related financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare tax packs and support all corporation tax requirements as needed.
Streamline and enhance accounting processes, reviewing internal controls and driving improvements to ensure robust and accurate financial records.
Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, making recommendations to strengthen financial processes and ways of working.
Provide proactive financial analysis, including variance analysis, insights and commentary to support business decision‑making.
Manage VAT returns and all tax and regulatory compliance obligations, including timely submissions to HMRC and other authorities.
Work within the organisation's regulatory and compliance framework, taking personal responsibility for relevant Individual Conduct Rules.
Strengthen internal controls, supporting risk management through improved policies, procedures and governance.
Act as an ambassador for the business, upholding the organisation's vision, mission and values in all aspects of the role.
Profile
A Successful Finance Manager Ideally Should Have
A relevant qualification in accounting or finance, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
Proven expertise in financial management within the professional services industry.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
Experience in leading and managing finance teams effectively.
Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Job Offer
from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum.
Hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance, happy for you to go to Chesterfield just a couple of times a month
Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.
Chance to work with a reputable company in the professional services industry.
If you are a skilled Finance Manager ready to take on this exciting role, we encourage you to apply now