Job Description
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Finance Manager to join a thriving business based on the outskirts of Bristol.
Please note this role is part time only, ideally working 3 days a week.
To be considered for this fabulous opportunity it is essential that candidates must be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
Duties Include:
* Provide strategic financial leadership and robust financial management across a growing Group of companies.
* Hands-on financial oversight with forward-looking commercial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and acquisition ambitions.
* Strategic Finance Leadership
* Lead the development of financial strategies and financial modelling.
* Prepare high-quality, board-level reporting packs with clear commercial insight.
* Support acquisition modelling, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration planning.
* Lead relationships with banks and lenders, including covenant reporting and compliance.
* Financial Management & Reporting
* Produce timely monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis for Directors.
* Prepare quarterly financial reporting for lenders.
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow modelling.
* Maintain balance sheet integrity and strong financial controls.
* Income & Cost Control
* Oversee invoicing across a variety of income streams.
* Complete daily bank reconciliations.
* Manage invoicing and payments.
* Monitor aged debtors and lead credit control processes.
* Oversee payroll and workforce cost control.
* Identify efficiency and value-for-money opportunities
* Ensure compliance with HMRC, Companies House, and other statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Support the annual audit process and year-end accounts preparation with external accountants.
Person Specification:
* Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
* Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset.
* Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
* Working knowledge and experience of Xero accounting software.
* Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions.
* Multi-site operational experience.
* Timely and accurate production of management accounts.
* Improved EBITDA and margin performance.
* Strong cashflow forecasting and financial control.
* Clear, effective board reporting and financial insight.
* Stable and well-managed banking and funding relationships.
The salary for this role will be negotiable depending on experience but will be in the region of £70,000 (pro rata), plus great benefits.