We are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join a rapidly expanding business, with an impressive track record of performance. This is the first time this role will be in house, as previously this role has been outsourced- so this is a very rare opportunity to build and shape this role from the ground up.

What you will do

• Close month-end by WD5 and deliver a clear WD7 board pack
• Run a live 13-week cash-flow and chair a weekly cash meeting
• Lead WIP, revenue recognition and project margin tracking
• Improve working capital through collections, supplier terms and stock discipline
• Prepare year-end files and support investor due diligence
• Banking: manage our day-to-day banking relationship (facilities, covenant/KPI reporting, KYC updates, mandates and user access; merchant services)
• HR liaison: oversee payroll timetable and accuracy, starters/leavers, benefits reporting and holiday pay accruals; support People/HR with finance data for policies and ER processes
• Compliance: ensure timely VAT/PAYE/pensions filings, maintain finance GDPR controls, coordinate insurance renewals and basic company secretarial filings with advisers
• Lead and develop a small finance team; improve processes and MI
• Manage a small finance team: Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control

About you

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong SME experience
• Track record in cash forecasting, working capital and project accounting
• Confident dealing with banks and external advisers; comfortable with payroll/HR touchpoints and core compliance
• Strong Excel and BI skills (Zoho experience is a plus)

Nice to have

• Experience with leasing/asset-finance paperwork, banking and funders
• Built a WD5/WD7 reporting in previous roles

Package and benefits

• £50,000 to £55,000 base
• Up to 10% bonus linked to WD5/WD7 delivery, cash-flow forecast accuracy and DSO improvement
• Pension, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working 3 days on site
• Clear progression as the business scales

If you have the relevant experience and qualifications, and you want to join a growing company in a brand new role that you can really make your own- then apply online now.