Our client is a well-established family-owned multi-sector organisation who are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is a hands-on role responsible for financial control, reporting, and maintaining the integrity of the Group’s accounting function, while managing a small finance team and supporting strategic decision-making. The position would suit a commercially aware, highly organised individual who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, operational approach and would be ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and responsibility.
Finance Manager – About The Role
- Oversee the Group’s accounting and payroll functions, ensuring strong financial control.
- Prepare monthly management accounts for all entities, including consolidated Group P&L and EBITDA reporting.
- Produce Group cashflow forecasts and financial models to support planning.
- Review statutory accounts, maintain fixed asset registers, and ensure accurate ledger postings.
- Prepare year-end audit schedules, and manage auditor queries.
- Manage and support a finance team of four covering ledgers, payroll, and management accounts across multiple divisions.
- Ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, CIS, and statutory requirements (HMRC, auditors, banks, and other bodies).
- Provide financial analysis and KPI reporting.
- Support budgeting, treasury management and debt financing requirements.
The successful Finance Manager will have:
- AAT Level 4, ACCA/CIMA part-qualified, fully qualified, or QBE with significant senior finance experience.
- Experience within multi-entity organisations, including audit preparation, statutory accounts, VAT, and payroll.
- Strong financial modelling capability and intermediate Excel skills
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a small finance team.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented communicator who can work independently and stay calm under pressure.