Finance Manager

Job Description:

An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its Finance and Business Services function and play a key role in strategic decision-making and operational improvement.

This is a senior leadership role, responsible for providing high-quality financial advice, driving business performance, and overseeing a portfolio of support services.

The Role:

Reporting to the MD you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting
• Drive continuous improvement and act as a change agent across business services
• Ensure strong governance, compliance, and financial control across the organisation
• Manage and develop multi-disciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities:

Finance

• Full responsibility for financial and management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
• Production of monthly management accounts and performance reporting
• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and liaison with external auditors
• Tax planning and compliance (VAT, corporation tax, payroll-related reporting)
• Oversight of accounting systems and internal financial controls
• Lead long-term financial planning including five-year forecasts

Leadership & Management

• Lead and develop the Finance and Business Services teams
• Create and maintain robust financial and business services policies
• Prepare and present clear financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and investment appraisals
• Identify efficiencies, improve processes, and enhance productivity
• Ensure all regulatory, legal, and tax obligations are met

About You:

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Degree-qualified or equivalent
• Strong management accounting background with senior-level experience
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing performance
• Experience contributing to strategic planning and business transformation
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong knowledge of UK financial and tax regulations
• Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office capability

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
• Confident decision-maker with high attention to detail
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at senior level
• Proactive, adaptable, and improvement-focused
• High levels of integrity and professionalism