Finance Manager

Salary: Up to £70,000

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the events and media space, delivering high-profile experiences, digital platforms and content to engaged professional audiences.

As part of their continued growth, our client are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join the expanding finance team. This is a newly created, hands-on role offering excellent exposure to senior decision-makers across the business.

You will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the finance function, managing a small team, and driving improvements in systems and processes as the business evolves. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact in a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Take ownership of Group Management Accounts, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
• Prepare financial reports for the B2B division
• Review reporting for the Consumer Division

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with sales, marketing, and operations teams
• Provide clear financial insights and commentary to non-finance stakeholders

Financial Operations

• Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance
• Produce statutory accounts for multiple entities
• Liaise with external auditors for year-end processes and tax reporting

Analysis & Performance Improvement

• Conduct financial analysis, identifying trends and opportunities
• Support strategic decision-making with actionable insights
• Monitor costs and implement efficiency improvements

Process Improvement

• Review systems, controls, and processes
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement within the finance function

About You

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Experience managing or supervising a team
• Background in practice (audit or similar) looking to move into industry, or existing Finance Manager experience within an SME
• Comfortable in a hands-on role within a small team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills (essential); SAGE 200 experience (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across departments
• A proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

• A supportive, close-knit working environment where you’re truly valued
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
• Recognition for your contribution and hard work
• A varied and engaging role where no two days are the same
• The chance to grow into a senior finance leadership position as the business expands