Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a respected and established coastal business, renowned for delivering a high-quality experience to its customers while combining traditional values with a forward-thinking approach. This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to become a key part of a successful and growing organisation.

This Finance Manager role is ideal for a driven finance professional looking to take ownership of a varied and hands‑on position within a unique coastal environment. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team where you can make a genuine impact, contribute to business success, and play a key role in shaping the future of the finance function.

As Finance Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day finance operations, lead and support a small team, strengthen financial controls, and provide valuable commercial insight to support business performance and continued growth.

• Oversee the smooth running of the finance function and support the wider administration team
• Manage accurate financial records, reporting processes, and accounting systems
• Lead and develop a finance team, providing guidance, support, and mentoring
• Take ownership of accounts payable, receivables, and credit control activities
• Produce key management information and monitor financial performance indicators
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Maintain effective financial controls and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Manage payroll, banking processes, and supplier relationships
• Support senior leadership with commercial insight and operational decision-making

• Finance professional with experience in practice or early‑stage industry experience
• Qualified Accountant, part‑qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, controls, and financial reporting
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Proactive, organised, and commercially minded with a hands‑on approach

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move beyond a traditional accounting role, gain broad commercial exposure, and develop their career within an exciting and distinctive setting.

This Finance Manager position would be particularly suited to someone who has already transitioned from practice and is looking to further develop their commercial experience within a broad and hands‑on finance role, or an experienced practice candidate looking to make their first move into industry.