V12 Finance Manager Job Description Role Purpose V12 is working through a period of significant change, including a finance transformation programme focused on building a team capable of delivering timely, accurate financial reporting through streamlined, efficient processes & robust controls. This role is central to strengthening the business’ financial foundations & enabling informed strategic decision‑making based on high‑quality, integrated data; ultimately supporting significant & sustainable growth. The Finance Manager will take ownership of day‑to‑day financial operations: reporting, cash management, forecasting, compliance & control adherence. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will help embed improved processes, enhance financial insight, & ensure the finance function operates with clarity, pace, & discipline. As part of a small finance team of three, you will report directly to the Finance Director & take day‑to‑day management responsibility for the Accounts Assistant. You will play a key role in shaping a collaborative, business‑focused finance function that partners closely with teams across V12 to drive growth, strengthen financial discipline, & support informed decision‑making during this period of significant change. This is the perfect role for an enthusiastic finance professional who is ambitious & wants to be part of a genuine growth story; someone who is eager to develop, gain a fully rounded 360‑degree finance experience & industry grounding. The ideal candidate will be someone who will thrive in a hands‑on, change‑oriented scaling SME environment & is motivated by improving processes, strengthening controls, & delivering high‑quality financial information to ensure the FD & wider board are provided with timely strategic insight. Core Responsibilities Strategic Financial Support & Transformation Financial Reporting, Forecasting & Compliance Operational Finance, Cash & Treasury Management Process Improvement & Controls Team Contribution & Finance Function Development Business Partnering & Value Creation Key Activities Strategic Financial Support & Transformation Support the Finance Director in delivering the finance transformation roadmap. Contribute to the development of financial strategy aligned with growth ambitions. Support business planning, budgeting, & scenario modelling. Help develop KPIs & dashboards to monitor performance & drive accountability. Financial Reporting, Forecasting & Compliance Manage month‑end, quarter‑end, & year‑end close processes. Own the end‑to‑end preparation of monthly management accounts (statutory‑style P&L & Balance Sheet), ensuring all journal entries are accurately & appropriately posted in line with financial statement assertions. Drive a disciplined 5‑day month‑end close process (inclusive of FD review) ahead of publication to the MD & leadership team. Support the FD with the delivery of accurate cash flow forecasting & commercial financial modelling. Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, & statutory requirements. Maintain strong financial controls & ensure adherence to accounting standards. Operational Finance, Cash & Treasury Management Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, & general ledger accuracy. Support the FD with the management of cash flow & working capital, ensuring liquidity & financial stability. Support FX management, with current 95% of COGS in foreign currency & 99% of sales in GBP. Support with the improvement of supplier terms, debtor management, & inventory‑related financial processes. Process Improvement & Controls Streamline & document finance processes to improve speed, accuracy, & efficiency. Strengthen internal controls & ensure processes are scalable for future growth. Drive digitisation (no invoice printing) & automation opportunities across finance workflows with a view towards having all reporting system driven. Support in the optimisation of key business processes including procure‑to‑pay (P2P), order‑to‑cash (O2C), & record‑to‑report (R2R). Team Contribution & Development Manage, support, & develop the Accounts Assistant, providing clear guidance, coaching, & day‑to‑day oversight. Contribute as a collaborative, hard-working team member within a small finance function, helping to build capability, improve processes, & strengthen the overall effectiveness of the team. Support a positive, solutions‑focused culture & encourage learning, development, & continuous improvement across the finance function. Business Partnering & Value Creation Act as a trusted partner to the wider business, including peers within Operations & Sales. Provide insightful analysis on pricing, margins, costs, & RoI considerations. Ensure finance is embedded as a proactive, strategic partner across the business. Support long‑term value creation & sustainable growth initiatives. Skills & Experience Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within an SME or growth environment. Strong technical accounting skills & experience producing high‑quality management accounts. Proven ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, & enhance reporting. Appreciation of the potential nuances of Group accounting & reporting for an evolving family business. Experience in cash flow management, forecasting, & working capital optimisation. Exposure to FX management beneficial. Confident communicator with business partnering experience partnering. Package Companywide bonus scheme (GBS) eligibility 25 days holiday bank holidays your birthday off LinkedIn Learning access Employee Assistance Programme Employer pension contribution Quarterly reward & recognition scheme Working hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (4.30pm finish on Wednesday)