Finance Manager Burntwood Staffordshire £40,000 - £45,000 Company Profile An expanding business is seeking a proactive, hands-on Finance Manager to join their growing finance team in Burntwood. Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will assume a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function, managing a small team, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust financial control across the business. This represents an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified finance professional looking to take ownership, drive process improvements, and play a strategic role in the ongoing success of the organisation. What’s on offer? * A competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000. * The opportunity to work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team. * A supportive and collaborative office-based working environment. * Clear pathways for career progression and professional development opportunities. What will you do as a Finance Manager? * This senior finance role requires the successful candidate to lead and manage the full financial cycle * Oversee and manage the daily operations of the finance department * Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, ensuring high performance and accuracy. * Prepare monthly management accounts, detailed financial forecasts, and internal financial reports. * Support and manage budgeting and financial planning processes. * Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal financial policies/controls. * Manage robust month-end and year-end processes, including complex reconciliations and accruals. * Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other key stakeholders. * Provide financial analysis and insight to support critical business decision-making. * Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance financial controls. What do you need as a Finance Manager? * Fully qualified accountant (Essential): ACA / ACCA / CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification. * Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior/supervisory finance role. * Strong technical accounting knowledge and a deep understanding of financial controls. * Excellent leadership and team management skills. * Must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and consistently able to meet deadlines. * Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively cross-functionally. * Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, financial modelling) and proficiency with various financial systems/ERPs. Job ID: 10221