Finance Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence the growth and development of a finance function?

We''re partnering with a rapidly expanding business on the appointment of a Finance Manager to work closely with the Finance Director and play a key role in the company''s next stage of growth. With turnover forecast to increase from -7.5m to -25m within the next 12 months, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will act as the link between senior leadership and the day-to-day finance operation, taking ownership of financial reporting while driving improvements across processes, systems, and controls.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing the Assistant Accountant
• Producing monthly management accounts and P&L reporting
• Supporting the preparation of board packs and management information
• Assisting with consolidations across the business
• Managing accruals, prepayments, and month-end processes
• Payroll oversight
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances
• Supporting the implementation and development of Microsoft Business Central
• Driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls
• Working closely with operational stakeholders across the business

About You

We are keen to speak with finance professionals who thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
You will ideally:

• Be qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), part-qualified, or QBE
• Have strong management accounting experience
• Possess excellent month-end and financial reporting skills
• Have experience improving processes and controls
• Be comfortable working within a growing business
• Have exposure to private equity-backed environments (advantageous but not essential)
• Be commercially minded and capable of building strong stakeholder relationships

What''s on Offer?

• Salary of -50,000 - -60,000
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Study support
• 25 days holiday
• Genuine opportunity to influence and shape a growing finance function
• Direct exposure to the Finance Director and senior leadership team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to accelerate their career within a business that offers both challenge and progression.

What you need to do now

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