We're partnering with an ambitious and fast-growing scale-up business based close to Bath. With strong backing and an exciting growth journey ahead, they are now looking to appoint a qualified accountant as Finance Manager to play a key role in shaping the finance function.
The Role
As Finance Manager, you'll report directly to the CEO and take ownership of day-to-day finance, while also driving improvements in processes, systems, and reporting. This is a hands-on role that offers breadth, autonomy, and exposure across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the month-end close, management accounts, and financial reporting
* Supporting cashflow management and forecasting
* Driving process and system improvements as the business scales
* Business partnering with commercial and operational teams to provide insight and support decision making
* Supporting the CEO with budgeting, strategic planning, and investor reporting
* Managing and developing a small team as the function grows
About You
We're looking for someone who is excited by the pace and variety of a growth business. You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong technical grounding, but also keen to get involved in the commercial and operational side of finance.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Experience in either industry or practice (scale-up, SME, or growth environment a plus)
* Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to improve processes
* Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders
Why Join?
* Be part of an ambitious and entrepreneurial business on a growth journey
* Exposure to senior leadership and investors, with real impact on decision-making
* Varied role offering both technical and commercial finance experience
* Hybrid and flexible working, with offices easily accessible from Bath, Bristol, and surrounding areas