Finance Manager

Finance Manager – reporting & commercial

Location: Newbury (Hybrid working – 2 days in office)

We are partnering with a growing business in Newbury that is investing in strengthening its Finance function. The organisation is focused on improving financial visibility, controls, and reporting across its operations, enabling informed strategic and operational decision-making. This is a blended role that focuses on Business partnering, month end reporting, forecasting and financial reporting.

As Finance Manager, you will play a central role in the production of monthly management accounts, project accounting, variance analysis, and forecasting. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will work closely with Senior Leadership, the Management Accounts team, and operational stakeholders to provide actionable insights, identify improvements, and support the ongoing development of finance processes.

This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on accountant with experience in month-end reporting, FP&A, and project accounting, who enjoys working collaboratively with the business and developing a high-performing finance team.

• Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts and month-end journals
• Review, challenge, and interpret monthly results against budgets and forecasts
• Analyse project profitability, costs, and commission processes, providing actionable insights
• Lead monthly business unit reviews and present findings to senior finance leadership
• Develop and maintain finance dashboards and reporting tools using SQL and Power BI
• Manage and develop a team of 4 Management Accountants
• Contribute to annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Support audits, finance system enhancements, and business integration projects
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong audit and industry experience
• Proven experience in month-end close, FP&A, and project accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on approach with strategic understanding of business operations
• Experience with UKGAAP and IFRS
• Exposure to multi-site operations and complex business projects

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values high-quality finance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to lead a management accounts function and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.