Our Clients are seeking a proactive and capable Finance Manager to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller (FC), this role is pivotal in supporting the day-to-day financial operations, managing two finance officers, and helping the business scale. The Finance Manager will deputise for the FC when required and will play a key role in driving improvements in financial processes and reporting. Key Responsibilities - * Oversee daily finance operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all core processes * Manage and develop two finance staff (AP/AR or assistant accountants) * Own and improve the month-end close process, ensuring delivery within set deadlines * Monitor cash flow and working capital, providing regular updates to the FC * Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities * Deputise for the FC during periods of absence or high workload * Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and statutory requirements * Assist in preparing management reports, board packs, and ad hoc financial analysis * Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and system optimisation * Contribute to projects related to business scaling, including system changes or acquisitions Qualifications, Skills and Competencies: * Part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) * Experience in SME or fast-paced finance environments * Proven ability to manage and develop team members * Strong technical accounting skills and hands-on approach * Confident using finance systems (e.g. Xero) * Excellent Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Self-starter, able to manage competing deadlines and priorities * Comfortable working closely with operations, commercial, and leadership teams * Ambition to grow with the business and take on broader responsibilities over time