Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Fixed Term Contract 18 months

Estimated Start Date: February 2026

Job Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the organisation’s financial activities to ensure strong financial performance, reliable reporting and informed strategic decision-making. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and the production of accurate management accounts, while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal control frameworks.

Working closely with senior leadership, the postholder provides insight into financial performance and contributes to long-term strategic planning. The role also includes supervising and developing members of the finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, professional growth and high-quality delivery.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget cycle and rolling forecasts in partnership with budget holders.
• Provide incisive analysis of overheads, gross margin and performance trends, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports with clear commentary.
• Coordinate the statutory audit, preparing schedules and resolving audit queries.
• Develop investment cases and scenario models to inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journals and intercompany entries.
• Maintain strong financial controls, SOPs and appropriate segregation of duties, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Support the development of long-term financial plans and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and mentor finance team members, promoting capability, accountability and professional development.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance role.
• Strong track record of delivering month-end close, management reporting and budgeting to tight deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in mainstream accounting systems and MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Effective organisational and time-management skills in a busy finance environment.
• Able to build effective relationships and present complex information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrable people-management experience with a coaching mindset.

Desirable Skills

Experience using SAP or other enterprise-level ERP systems.

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Medical Cash Back Plan
• Life Assurance
• Onsite free car parking
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Bike to work scheme
• Company Day
• Annual volunteering day
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free yearly flu vaccination
• Discounts on selected products and services
• Employee Assistance Programme– Health and Wellbeing