Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Interim role expected for 6 months with pro rata salary based on circa £50,000 per annum.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading mortgage and protection network providing technology, compliance and business support to over 1,000 Advisers nationwide.

We are looking for a pro-active and well-organised individual to work with the Interim CFO, ensuring financial information is timely, accurate and reliable.

The Role

We are seeking a pragmatic and hands-on Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Group, supporting robust financial decision-making and ensuring compliance across the organisation. This role is essential in supporting Group finance functions, managing a small finance team, and ensuring high standards in reporting, forecasting, and controls.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the Interim CFO to maintain operational excellence, and drive improvements in financial systems and processes.

Main Duties and Strategic Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Oversight:

• Lead and manage the Finance Team to deliver accurate and timely financial information across the organisation.
• Provide oversight of all financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and month-end processes.
• Responsibility for regulatory reporting, including quarterly VAT and FCA returns.

Business Support and Strategic Business Partnering:

• Act as a key finance business partner, supporting financial planning and forecasting.
• Liaise with shareholders to provide routine and ad-hoc information.
• Ensure that company rolling forecasts are robust and tracked effectively throughout the year.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Lead on monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain robust cash flow forecasting.
• Contribute to the development of a monthly forecast process.

Control and Compliance:

• Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring processes are efficient and compliant.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures, with ongoing review and improvement.
• Oversee compliance with HMRC, pension, and statutory requirements, including FCA quarterly reporting.

Systems, Reporting, and Process Improvement:

• Improve and streamline financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead the preparation of financial reports for internal stakeholders, including the Board.
• Champion the use of financial systems and digital tools across the finance function.

Team Management and Development:

• Line manage a small finance team, providing clear direction, support, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

Who We’re Looking For

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least 3 years post qualification experience, and a good understanding of Group accounting.
• Experience of FCA reporting or other similar regulatory compliance an advantage.
• 'Can do' attitude – someone who is open to change and finding ways of improving processes, controls, and operational practices within the business.
• Good working knowledge of accounting platforms (Sage preferred).
• Good / Advanced Excel skills – leverage excel to improve / streamline finance functions and help team members improve their efficiency by leveraging excel better.
• Good financial modelling and forecasting / planning skills are highly desirable, the ability to build integrated bottom up three statement (P&L, BS and CF) models.
• Travel within the UK may be required at times.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines is a must.
• Data driven and logical approach to solving issues.

Values and Commitment:

• High level of integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Team player..
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Candidates must have right to work in the UK as we are a non-sponsoring Company.