Finance Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day to day finance function across a diverse group of businesses.

Reporting directly to the Group Chairman, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial information. This is a hands on role combining technical accounting expertise with leadership, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder engagement.

Up to £50,000 per annum.

What you'll be doing

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the finance function, with key responsibilities including:

Month end and management accounts

• Leading the month end close process and ensuring all ledgers are closed accurately and on time

• Preparing monthly management accounts by the 15th of each month, including detailed variance analysis against budget

• Producing and issuing monthly management account packs and responding to related queries

• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and escalating any concerns where required

Financial control and reporting

• Maintaining a strong internal control environment and continuously reviewing processes for improvement

• Driving enhancements in commercial reporting and financial performance

• Supporting the development of annual business plans across the group

Purchase ledger, payroll and cash management

• Overseeing sales and purchase ledger activities, ensuring accurate processing in line with SOPs

• Completing daily sales and bank reconciliations

• Ensuring weekly wages and monthly salaries are processed accurately and reconciled to the balance sheet

• Monitoring debtor balances and ensuring outstanding debts are chased appropriately

Stakeholder and external liaison

• Acting as a key point of contact for banks, HMRC, auditors and other external finance partners

• Supporting the year end audit process and working closely with external consultants

Policies, procedures and compliance

• Reviewing, maintaining and updating finance related SOPs

• Ensuring documentation is filed in line with HMRC and GDPR requirements

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACMA / ACCA / ACA)

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior finance role

• Strong working knowledge of Sage 200

• A degree (2:1 or above)

• Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly motivated and able to work independently

• Proactive, organised and detail focused

• A quick learner with a continuous improvement mindset

• Flexible, enthusiastic and hands on

• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied and influential finance role within a growing group of businesses. You'll work closely with senior leadership, contribute to strategic decision making and have the autonomy to drive improvements across the finance function.