Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Burntwood Staffordshire

£40,000 – £45,000 

 

Company Profile

An expanding business is seeking a proactive, hands-on Finance Manager to join their growing finance team in Burntwood. Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will assume a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function, managing a small team, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust financial control across the business. This represents an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified finance professional looking to take ownership, drive process improvements, and play a strategic role in the ongoing success of the organisation.

What’s on offer?

  • A competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000.
  • The opportunity to work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team.
  • A supportive and collaborative office-based working environment.
  • Clear pathways for career progression and professional development opportunities.

 

What will you do as a Finance Manager?

  • This senior finance role requires the successful candidate to lead and manage the full financial cycle
  • Oversee and manage the daily operations of the finance department
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, ensuring high performance and accuracy.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, detailed financial forecasts, and internal financial reports.
  • Support and manage budgeting and financial planning processes.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal financial policies/controls.
  • Manage robust month-end and year-end processes, including complex reconciliations and accruals.
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other key stakeholders.
  • Provide financial analysis and insight to support critical business decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance financial controls.

 What do you need as a Finance Manager?

  • Fully qualified accountant (Essential): ACA / ACCA / CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior/supervisory finance role.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and a deep understanding of financial controls.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and consistently able to meet deadlines.
  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively cross-functionally.
  • Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, financial modelling) and proficiency with various financial systems/ERPs.

Job ID: 10221