Finance Manager – Professional Services | Alderley Park | 4 days in office
Forge Talent is recruiting a for a Professional Services / Research organisation based at Alderley Park. This commercial finance role offers substantial ownership of finance processes and direct partnership with senior teams, reporting into the Finance Director.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, monitor, and report on financial budgets, forecasts, and plans • Oversee monthly management and statutory financial reporting, including all month-end close duties • Deliver commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making, pricing, and investment • Lead project costing and financial scenario analysis for client bids and projects • Work in partnership across senior management, operational, sales teams • Provide finance insight and support to drive business growth and operational efficiency • Engage with tenders and commercial client processes • Drive improvements in financial governance, process, and controls • Manage all aspects of the month-end financial close, ledger review, accruals, and reconciliations • Ensure robust compliance with accounting standards and company policies
Requirements • Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) • Commercial finance, analytical and business partnering experience • Stakeholder management and influencing capability • Experience with modern ERP/finance systems (Business Central, NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
Benefits • Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 • 4 days per week on site with flex (Alderley Park location) • 8% employer contribution pension • Healthcare plan • 25 days holiday + bank holidays • Discretionary bonus (5-10% expected) • Excellent senior leadership exposure and progression opportunity
For further information, contact Forge Talent.