Finance Manager

Position: Finance Manager (Permanent)
About the Business

An exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join a large, well-established international business based in Birmingham. With strong growth plans and a reputation for looking after its people, this role offers a broad, high-visibility position working closely with an experienced Group Financial Controller, alongside the flexibility of just two days in the office.

Main Duties:

As a Finance Manager, your main duties include:

* Support the Group Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting.

* Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring robust accounting processes and effective financial controls are maintained.

* Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

* Lead the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger functions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy across all areas.

* Contribute to financial planning and analysis, providing clear insights to support informed decision-making.

* Assist in implementing and maintaining strong internal controls, financial policies and procedures.

* Monitor cash flow and working capital, supporting treasury management activities as required.

* Liaise with external auditors, tax advisers and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

* Support automation initiatives and continuous process improvements within the finance function.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.

Location / Office / Culture

The role operates on a hybrid basis, with two days per week in the Birmingham office. The company works from modern offices and has a well-established finance team within a larger, successful organisation. The business promotes a flexible and supportive working culture, with clear opportunities for progression as it continues to grow.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate:

* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent); strong QBE candidates will also be considered.

* Strong knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP and regulatory compliance.

* Experience in budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.

* Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.

* Confident working to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

* Excellent communication skills and experience working with financial systems/ERP platforms.

Why Join the business

* Fantastic overall benefit

* Fantastic managers – a number of which that have been promoted internally

* Flexible working in a modern environment

* A company with a track record of internal progression

* Generous holiday days

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.