Our client is a well-established business SME business who currently have a newly created opportunity for a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Financial Controller and Finance Director, this is very much a hands-on position combining financial management, team leadership, and process improvement. You will take ownership of core finance activities while managing a small team and supporting the wider business with financial insight and analysis.

Key responsibilities will be as follows:

• Lead, develop, and motivate a small finance team
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of group management accounts
• Ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met
• Prepare financial reports for one division and review outputs from other team members
• Partner with non-finance teams to provide clear financial insights and analysis
• Support decision-making through effective communication of financial information
• Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs
• Oversee VAT returns and compliance requirements, liaising with external advisors where necessary
• Prepare statutory accounts for multiple entities
• Support the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities
• Provide recommendations to enhance business performance
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, controls, and processes
• Implement best practices to increase efficiency and scalability

You will ideally be ACCA or ACA Qualified and our client will consider either someone from Practice looking for their first role in industry or an experinced FM from an SME background.

In addition, you will have experience managing or supervising a team, or readiness to step into a leadership role, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (knowledge of mid-tier ERP systems desirable).

In return, you can expect to join a supportive and collaborative working environment with ample opportunities for career development and progression, recognition for performance and contribution and exposure to strategic decision-making. If this role is of interest, please submit your CV for consideration.

Please note: This role is 4 days per week in the office and one day of home working