Successful, forward-thinking, rapidly scaling leasing business with strong sales and ambitious growth plans. An exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and talented Finance Manager in Chepstow. The Finance Manager will take full day-to-day responsibility for the accurate and timely production of management accounts and financial reporting to the operating business, ensuring high-quality financial data is available to support decision making at Board and operational levels.
Management Accounting
✅ Full ownership of monthly management accounts production → accuracy, completeness, timelines
✅ Variance analysis vs budget and prior year
✅ Oversight of weekly and monthly KPI reporting — aligned to operational needs (fleet utilisation, profitability, cash conversion)
✅ Financial Operations
✅ Management of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes → ensuring efficiency and control
✅ Supervision of bank reconciliations
✅ Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly and fully understood
✅ Liaise with auditors → support audit process, prepare schedules, resolve queries
Financial Control & Governance
✅ Support continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and reporting systems
✅ Lead and develop the existing finance team (AP, AR, assistants etc) → ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities, encourage development
✅ Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience with strong track record
✅ Proven experience in a hands-on Finance Manager / Financial Controller role
✅ Demonstrable experience of owning and delivering management accounts in a fast-moving business
✅ Strong systems skills → Excel, accounting software, reporting tools
✅ Experience in leasing, workshop or fleet-based businesses advantageous
Commercially aware — understands the drivers of value and performance in the business
We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on, commercially astute Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial control, supporting our growth and acquisition plans, and preparing the business for future strategic events