Management Accountant – Finance Manager Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (fully office-based, 5 days per week)Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + benefitsJob Type: Full-time, permanentLatham & Bond Recruitment Group are recruiting for a PE-backed healthcare group with a rapidly expanding national presence. As the company scales, they’re looking to appoint a Finance Manager with a strong management accounting background to own the monthly reporting cycle, deliver robust financial insight, and act as a key finance business partner to the senior leadership team.This is a high-impact role with direct exposure to the CEO and a clear pathway toward FD-level responsibilities. You’ll play a central role in improving processes, driving performance visibility, and leading the implementation of a new finance system to support future growth.Key ResponsibilitiesManagement accounting and reportingTake full ownership of the monthly management accounts process across multiple entitiesPrepare and present variance analysis, KPIs, and board packs to leadershipLead budgeting and reforecasting cycles, partnering with operational leadersEnsure timely and accurate reporting of performance metricsFinancial operations and controlsOversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy and complianceMonitor working capital, cash flow forecasting, and cost controlSupport year-end processes and assist with audit preparation and deliveryStrategic support and business partneringProvide commercial analysis to support strategic decisions and business casesAct as a key partner to the CEO and department heads, translating financial data into actionable insightsContribute to investment planning, pricing models, and resource allocationSystems and process developmentDrive automation and efficiency across finance workflowsLead the rollout of a new finance systemHelp define the finance function structure and support future team growthSkills and AttributesQualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)At least 5 years’ experience in management accounting or commercial financeProven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planningComfortable working in a fast-paced, scale-up environmentStrong Excel and systems knowledge (experience with implementations is a plus)Excellent stakeholder management and communication skillsSelf-starter with a proactive, solutions-focused mindsetDesire and capability to step into broader leadership over timeIf you're looking for a commercially focused finance role in a fast-growing, PE-backed business, with the opportunity to make a real strategic impact, we’d love to hear from you.