Finance Manager — High Wycombe
Hybrid | Full Time
The Opportunity
This is a genuinely exciting finance role with a difference. Our client is a pioneering, family-run business operating at the cutting edge of the sustainability revolution in a niche sector.
They are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager to take full ownership of the financial function — someone who wants real impact, enjoys variety, and is ready to grow with a business that has serious ambition.
If you are tired of processing numbers in a siloed environment and want to be the person who actually shapes a company’s financial future, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Genuine ownership — take full control of the finance function from day one, reporting directly to the Managing Director
- Real growth path — as the business scales, your role grows with it, with a clear aim to take on a second accounts entity and build your own team
- Varied and dynamic — no two days are the same; you’ll be across everything from cash flow management and payroll to financial strategy and investor research
- Values-led culture — a close-knit, family business where your voice carries weight and your decisions matter
- Sustainability at the core — be part of the green transition in a fast-moving, forward-thinking industry
What You’ll Be Doing
Finance & Reporting
- Oversee all financial transactions, month-end and year-end close processes
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial planning
- Monitor cash flow and ensure the business meets its financial obligations
- Prepare financial reports and KPI dashboards for the Managing Director
- Liaise with external accountants and manage GDPR/ICO compliance
Credit Control & Accounts Payable
- Manage client invoicing, credit notes, and payment reconciliation via Xero
- Chase overdue payments and set credit limits using Experian reports
- Raise purchase orders, approve bills, and manage supplier payments via Monzo
HR & Payroll
- Collate and submit monthly payroll to external accountants
- Manage new starter onboarding, HR documentation, and BrightHR administration
- Support recruitment activity and conduct staff appraisals
About You
- Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role, ideally within an SME environment
- Confident using Xero & Excel
- A hands-on self-starter who is comfortable working across finance and operational tasks
- Strong communicator who can present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Highly organised, detail-conscious, and calm under pressure
- An interest in sustainability or the creative industries would be a great fit — though not essential
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