Senior Finance Manager

Company: Blackwaters Consulting Group
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

We’re working with a fast-growing, PE-backed, tech business based in Reading to appoint a Finance Manager into a high-impact leadership role.

This is a broad, hands-on position, that will take end to end responsibility for financial operations- ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys driving improvements, and wants to play a key role in a scaling business. You’ll have real visibility, influence, and the opportunity to shape processes as the company continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and cashflow reporting
  • Drive improvements across month-end processes and reporting accuracy
  • Lead the year-end audit process and act as the key contact for external auditors
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting
  • Support corporation tax and R&D compliance activities while maintaining robust financial controls

Transactional Finance

  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable, customer invoicing, and cash collections
  • Manage bank reconciliations, cashflow inputs, and payroll coordination with the outsourced provider

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

  • Line manage and develop a small finance team within a collaborative, high-performing environment
  • Partner closely with the Finance Director to improve finance processes, systems, and operational efficiency

About You

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • Previous experience in a broad Finance Manager or similar role
  • Strong management reporting and financial accounting experience
  • Hands‑on approach with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication and team leadership skills
  • Experience within a growing or PE‑backed environment is advantageous

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Posted: May 18th, 2026