This is a remote position.
Finance Manager – Professional Services Firm
Overview
The Finance Manager will play a key role in delivering high‑quality financial oversight, supporting client engagements, and strengthening internal financial governance. This role is ideal for an ACA‑qualified auditor with a strong grounding in public sector audit, looking to step into a finance leadership position within a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, insight, and timely delivery.
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, providing clear commentary and recommendations to senior leadership.
* Support audit‑related engagements, bringing specialist knowledge of public sector audit frameworks, compliance requirements, and reporting standards.
* Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and risk management practices across the firm.
* Partner with operational and client‑facing teams to provide financial insight that supports commercial decision‑making.
* Manage cashflow, working capital, and financial performance metrics, ensuring robust financial discipline.
* Prepare year‑end financial statements and liaise with external auditors.
* Contribute to pricing models, bids, and proposals for new client work.
* Mentor junior finance staff and support their professional development.
Requirements
Required Experience & Qualifications
* ACA qualified (ICAEW) with a minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience.
* Strong background in Audit, ideally gained within a reputable accountancy or professional services firm.
* Demonstrable experience working on public sector audit engagements, with a solid understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., NAO, PSAA, CIPFA).
* Proven ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate insights clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP, IFRS desirable).
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
The Ideal Person
* Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.
* Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.
* Commercially aware, with the ability to balance technical accuracy and business practicality.
* Proactive, solutions‑focused, and comfortable working autonomously.
* Collaborative mindset with a commitment to high professional standards.
Benefits
What This Role Offers
* The opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a respected professional services firm.
* Exposure to diverse client portfolios, including high‑profile public sector bodies.
* A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous development.
£50,000 - £60,000 Salary Plus Benefits & Hybrid Working