We are recruiting a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting and compliance for a growing organisation. The successful candidate will provide commercial insight, strengthen internal controls and optimise financial processes to support strategic decision-making.
Finance Manager Job Profile
The Finance Manager will oversee month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and the maintenance of robust financial controls. Reporting to the Head of Finance or CFO, this post combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
This role suits an analytically minded professional who is comfortable with ERP systems, regulatory compliance and presenting financial information to non-finance colleagues. The Finance Manager will champion process improvements and support business growth through accurate analysis and practical recommendations.
Finance Manager Job Description
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, producing timely and accurate financial statements and ensuring adherence to statutory and internal reporting requirements. You will coordinate month-end and year-end processes, lead budgeting cycles and deliver meaningful management information to inform commercial decisions.
As a senior member of the finance team, you will analyse financial performance, identify trends and provide actionable insight to department heads. The role includes maintaining strong relationships with auditors, banks and other external stakeholders, as well as supporting treasury, tax and cash flow management activities.
Continuous improvement is central to the role. You will review systems and controls, drive automation where appropriate and lead training for finance colleagues to raise capability and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
Finance Manager Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports.
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, liaising with business units to set realistic targets.
- Manage month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely statutory reporting.
- Develop and maintain internal controls and corporate governance practices to mitigate financial risk.
- Analyse financial performance, variance explanations and present insights to senior management.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management and liaison with banking partners.
- Coordinate external audits and ensure compliance with tax, statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Drive system improvements and ERP implementations, working with IT and third-party vendors.
- Support commercial projects through financial modelling, pricing analysis and cost control initiatives.
- Line manage and mentor junior finance staff, promoting development and cross-training.
Finance Manager Requirements and Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or equivalent with proven post-qualification experience.
- Minimum 4-6 years of progressive finance experience, including management accounting and reporting.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP and experience with statutory accounts.
- Proven experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Netsuite or similar.
- Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with financial modelling and BI reporting tools.
- Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen and the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with auditors.
- Close attention to detail, integrity and the ability to uphold financial controls and compliance.
- Experience managing a small team or supervising finance professionals is desirable.
