Finance Manager

Our clietn is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Manager to take on a hands-on role with accountability across several businesses, ensuring robust financial management and strategic analysis. This position is integral to driving financial performance and supporting the wider team.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely management and financial reports, including variance analysis and actionable insights to improve performance.
• Transactional Oversight: Oversee income and expenditure recording, manage sales and purchase ledgers, and ensure smooth operation of financial processes.
• Budget Management: Collaborate with budget holders to monitor spending, manage POs, and provide ad-hoc analysis to support financial planning.
• Reconciliation: Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations; ensure accurate month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and deferred income.
• Payroll & Compliance: Process payroll, handle commissions and bonuses, and ensure compliance with tax and pension obligations.
• Intercompany & Cash Flow Management: Handle intercompany transfers, reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring, including forecasting.
• VAT & Year-End Support: Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with year-end accounts and budgeting.
• Event Support: Manage on-site financial operations at events, including banking, floats, and payment systems.
• Team Leadership: Supervise a small finance team, ensuring efficiency and supporting development.
• System Management: Maintain and optimize company systems, including HR platforms.

• AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical proficiency.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.