Finance Manager; Part-Time

Finance Manager (Part-Time 30 hours per week)

Location: East Ipswich (Remote with site visits as required)Salary: £48,000 pro rata (£32,000 per annum)Contract: Part-time (4 days per week, 30 hours)Reporting to: Group Finance DirectorSystems: Sage 200, Sage Payroll

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to lead the finance function and support strategic growth across the group. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys contributing beyond finance into wider business operations, including HR and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Cash Flow Management

• Oversee group cash flow, revenue forecasting, and remote banking activities
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts and forecasts
• Lead month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
• Review outsourced bookkeeping and payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Carry out payroll checks and manage expenses

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Partner with Directors on business planning, investment decisions, and future growth
• Provide insight into financial performance and identify opportunities for new revenue streams
• Support strategic decision-making across the business

Operational Oversight

• Manage supplier and contractor relationships
• Oversee HR processes including contracts, disciplinary procedures, and employee matters (with external support where required)
• Contribute to stock management and operational strategy

Team Leadership

• Lead and support two direct reports within the finance team
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
• Strong background across finance, HR, and business operations
• Experience producing management accounts and forecasting
• Proficient in Sage 200 and Sage Payroll
• Confident overseeing outsourced finance functions
• Comfortable working autonomously in a remote capacity, with occasional site visits
• Must live within 1 hour of Woodbridge and have access to own transport, as the requirement for location is to ensure the ability to attend site quickly and easily when needed

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute and strategically minded
• Proactive, hands-on approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• NEST pension scheme
• Flexible, predominantly remote working model
• Laptop and printer provided