I’m supporting a specialist ERP consulting and services organisation currently turning over ~£30m, with a clear strategic plan to scale to £50m by 2030. They are now looking to appoint a Finance Manager who has worked within an ERP, software, or IT consultancy environment. Someone who understands the financial dynamics of project-based services, recurring support contracts, utilisation models, and professional services margin analysis. Key Responsibilities: * Full end-to-end cashflow management and forecasting. * Ownership of budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with Directors and Delivery Leads. * Produce monthly management accounts, board packs, KPI dashboards and variance analysis. * Create, refine and maintain financial policies, including: * Customer and Supplier onboarding controls. * Credit control procedures and debtor management. * Procurement, expenses and approval frameworks. * Review and approve payroll, commissions and performance bonuses. * Support and oversee tax planning, VAT returns, corporation tax processes and liaison with external accountants. * Lead investment planning and commercial scenario modelling for growth initiatives. * Trend and margin analysis across consulting projects, support contracts and recurring services. * Ensure full compliance, internal controls and audit readiness. * Manage relationships relating to insurance, pensions, healthcare and employee benefit schemes. * Provide financial oversight of customer and supplier contracts, ensuring profitability and risk alignment. * Act as a key business partner to the CFO/MD and wider leadership team. What They’re Looking For: * Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). * Experience in an ERP consultancy, software vendor, SaaS business, or wider tech consultancy is essential. * Strong grasp of professional services financial drivers (margin, utilisation, WIP, revenue recognition). * Confident communicator who can partner with delivery, sales, and senior leadership. * Ambitious mindset – someone who wants to grow with the business