Finance Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 dependent on skills and experience
Permanent
Hybrid working (office based in Oswestry) – Currently 2 days in the office per week
Closing Date: 29th January 2026
Here at Practice Plan Group (a proud part of Wesleyan), we are the UK’s leading provider of practice-branded patient membership dental plans. Most people who work with Practice Plan say we’re not like a business at all- we’re more like a big, supportive family…and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
To find out more about what we do, visit our website: https://www.practiceplan.co.uk/
We are proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign which means we are open to discuss flexible working, job shares and part time options.
Your role:
At Practice Plan, we’re looking for a Finance Manager who will play a key part in supporting our Head of Finance and driving the success of our finance function. You’ll be involved in producing monthly management information, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and five-year plans, giving you the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making.
Alongside this, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring smooth operations across purchase ledger, credit cards, banking, and VAT returns.
Leading a small team of two, you’ll combine hands-on financial management with leadership and development, all within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
If you’re detail-driven, thrive on responsibility, and want to be part of shaping the financial future of Practice Plan, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Taking ownership of monthly management information, including managing ledgers, analysing variances, and producing financial reports.
2. Leading the preparation of annual budgets, five-year plans, and quarterly forecasts, engaging with stakeholders across the business.
3. Supporting the Head of Finance and deputising when required.
4. Managing day-to-day finance operations, including the general ledger, purchase ledger, credit cards, banking, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
5. Producing spend analysis and cost centre reporting for stakeholders.
6. Overseeing quarterly VAT returns and other regulatory submissions.
7. Acting as the primary contact for financial queries and ensuring robust financial controls.
8. Leading and developing a small team, driving performance, engagement, and continuous improvement.
We’re looking for:
9. Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified)
10. Excellent communication and leadership skills
11. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
12. Strong problem-solving and analytical capability
13. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
14. High attention to detail and accuracy
15. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
16. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Word
17. Organised and adaptable approach to work
Benefits:
18. 28 days annual leave (plus 1 additional “culture day” & bank holidays) – increases to 30 days with 5 years’ service
19. Free on-site parking
20. Annual performance-based bonus
21. Pension contributions matched (+ 2%)
22. Cashback and discounts on major brands in retail, leisure, health, and wellbeing
23. Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
24. 2 volunteering days per year
To find out more about some of the great benefits Practice Plan (Wesleyan) offer, visit our careers page: https://careers.wesleyan.co.uk/applicantPortal/rewards
What to know before applying:
Wesleyan: Practice Plan is a proud part of Wesleyan. To find out more about Wesleyan, visit here: https://www.wesleyan.co.uk/
Equal Opportunities: Wesleyan are an equal opportunities employer. We know the best teams are made up of inclusive groups of diverse people where everyone’s contribution counts, and we believe everyone has the right to proudly be themselves. We’re building a culture where difference is actively encouraged and simply recruit the best people for the job irrespective of lifestyle, life history and life choices.
Reasonable Adjustments: We understand that there are a wide range of reasons that you may require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process- please let us know in your application how we can best support you.
VISA Sponsorship: We are unable to provide VISA sponsorship, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK – within our recruitment process you will be asked to provide evidence of your Right to Work.
Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks, though we reserve the right to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications; we would therefore recommend an early application if you’d like to be considered for our opportunities.
Regulatory Requirements: Please note this is role is subject to regulatory requirements. As a financial services organisation we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect the Wesleyan Group and our customers. Relevant checks and assessments will be carried out during the recruitment process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) or the Insurance Distribution Directive Please note a criminal record check and credit check will apply and this role is also subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy).