Company: ASHDOWN GROUP
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum
A rapidly growing consultancy business based in
Esher (Surrey / South West London) is seeking a (S
enior) Qualified Management Accountant/ Finance Manager with strong FP&A experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role sits at the heart of a lean, high-performing finance function. You will combine hands-on delivery with strategic input, supporting business planning, performance analysis and senior decision-making. The position offers significant exposure to the CFO, Board and Divisional leaders, with clear progression into a broader finance leadership role.
Key responsibilities:- Hands-on delivery of the day-to-day accounts function
- Managing a small transactional team and overseeing month-end close
- Remaining hands-on across reporting and transactional activities as needed
- Ownership of the annual budget, rolling forecast and long-range planning processes
- Development of financial models to support growth and commercial decision-making
- Delivery of monthly management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary
- Insight into revenue, margin, cost drivers and working capital
- Partnering with Divisional leaders to support performance and planning
- Acting as deputy to the CFO when required
Essential criteria:- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Circa 2-3 years’ post-qualified experience
- Strong management accounting and FP&A background, ideally within consultancy or professional services
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
- Ability to translate financial data into clear, commercial insight for senior stakeholders
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with CFO, Board and non-finance leaders
- Experience working in a hands-on, fast-paced, small-team environment
This is a key hire within an established and expanding business, offering the opportunity to broaden your remit, increase strategic exposure and develop towards senior finance leadership.
Salary: up to £60,000 plus benefits
Working pattern: hybrid, 3 days per week in the office