Sole Charge Finance ManagerWolverhampton (primarily on-site)Competitive salary + benefitsMy client is bringing their finance function back in-house after a period of outsourcing and are looking for a Sole Charge Finance Manager to build it properly from the ground up.This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys owning the numbers end-to-end; from journals and reconciliations through to statutory accounts and audit.If you're looking for a role where you "oversee" rather than do, this won't be the right fit.The RoleInitially, you will be the sole finance lead for the group, working closely with the Group CFO.You will personally:Produce monthly management accounts and statutory accountsOwn month-end close, journals and balance sheet reconciliationsPrepare audit files and liaise directly with auditors and advisorsSet up processes, controls, templates and documentationImprove reporting timelines and data qualitySupport group reporting and analysis as the business growsOver time, the role will naturally evolve and a team will be built, but the foundation is hands-on execution.This Role Is For You IfYou're a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)You've worked in practice and know how to build accounts from scratchYou've since moved into industry and stayed close to the detailYou're comfortable being the go-to person for financeYou enjoy improving messy or underdeveloped finance environmentsYou're happy working primarily on-siteThis Role Is NOT For You IfYou come from a large PLC or heavily shared-service environmentYou expect a finance team around you on day oneYou're looking for a purely strategic or leadership-only roleYou don't want to be hands-on with journals, reconciliations and accounts prepWhat's On OfferA rare chance to build a finance function properlyDirect access to senior leadership and ownershipAutonomy, trust and real influenceLong-term progression as the business scalesCompetitive salary and benefitsInterested?If you've run finance on your own before, or want to, we'd love to hear from you.This is a genuinely hands-on, sole charge role. Candidates from large corporate or oversight-only backgrounds are unlikely to be a fit.