Finance Manager
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 3 days per week)
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Latham & Bond Recruitment Group are recruiting for a large multi-site group in Birmingham with a fast-growing International footprint. As the business continues to scale, they are seeking a Finance Manager to lead the management accounts production and support the Finance Director in managing the team, as well as supporting operational and commercial decision-making by partnering with Directors across the business.
This is a high-visibility opportunity with a clear route to an FC-level role. You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment for the business, with lots of improvements to be made across systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and forecasts
* Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business units
* Provide financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making
* Contribute to business growth through robust performance tracking and forecasting
* Partner with the Team leader and Directors to drive financial strategy and improve operational performance.
* Systems and process improvement
* Identify and deliver improvements to existing finance processes and controls
* Manage the preparation of the management accounts and provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to a small team.
Skills and Attributes
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Minimum 1 year’s experience in team management
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and regulatory understanding
* Proven success in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
* Hands-on mentality
* Proficient with financial systems and Excel
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
* Ability to work at pace and take ownership in a scaling environment