Finance Manager

Role Purpose

Responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, delivering accurate reporting, and supporting the business with budgeting, forecasting, and financial insight to drive performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts accurately and on time.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial integrity.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary on performance.
• Support cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and month-end close processes.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner with operational teams and budget holders.
• Support statutory accounts and audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and financial regulations.
• Maintain and improve financial controls and processes.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Support financial systems and process development.
• Supervise and support junior finance team members.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.

Person Specification

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in a finance role within an SME.
• Strong management accounting and reporting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience in multi-entity or group environments.
• Previous team management or mentoring experience.
• Exposure to business partnering.
• Experience improving financial processes or systems.
• Sector experience in manufacturing, retail, or services.