Our client is a well-established business SME business who currently have a newly created opportunity for a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Financial Controller and Finance Director, this is very much a hands-on position combining financial management, team leadership, and process improvement. You will take ownership of core finance activities while managing a small team and supporting the wider business with financial insight and analysis.
Key responsibilities will be as follows:
Lead, develop, and motivate a small finance team
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee the preparation and delivery of group management accounts
Ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met
Prepare financial reports for one division and review outputs from other team members
Partner with non-finance teams to provide clear financial insights and analysis
Support decision-making through effective communication of financial information
Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs
Oversee VAT returns and compliance requirements, liaising with external advisors where necessary
Prepare statutory accounts for multiple entities
Support the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors
Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities
Provide recommendations to enhance business performance
Evaluate and improve financial systems, controls, and processes
Implement best practices to increase efficiency and scalability
You will ideally be ACCA or ACA Qualified and our client will consider either someone from Practice looking for their first role in industry or an experinced FM from an SME background.
In addition, you will have experience managing or supervising a team, or readiness to step into a leadership role, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (knowledge of mid-tier ERP systems desirable).
In return, you can expect to join a supportive and collaborative working environment with ample opportunities for career development and progression, recognition for performance and contribution and exposure to strategic decision-making. If this role is of interest, please submit your CV for consideration.
Please note: This role is 4 days per week in the office and one day of home working