Finance Manager

A well-established and highly regarded business services group based near Shrewsbury is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join its senior finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role with genuine scope to shape how the finance function operates — the kind of position where your input will be visible, valued and quickly felt across the wider business.

If you're a qualified or finalist-level accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a strong grounding in commercial finance and you're ready to step into a role with real ownership, this one is worth a serious look.

What you'll be doing:
 
Leading month-end and year-end processes from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
Producing management accounts, board packs and financial reporting for senior stakeholders
Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to sharpen commercial decision-making
Business partnering with department heads and operational managers — providing insight, challenge and support where it counts
Managing balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments
Preparing statutory accounts and acting as a key point of contact for external auditors
Reviewing and strengthening internal financial controls, processes and reporting
Managing, mentoring and developing a small finance team
Driving process improvements and contributing to finance systems development

What we're looking for:

Qualified or finalist ACCA, CIMA or ACA
Strong all-round finance experience gained in a commercial or business services environment
Confident with month-end, statutory reporting and management accounts production
Solid grounding in UK GAAP and current financial reporting standards
Advanced Excel skills, plus experience working with mid-tier or enterprise finance systems
Commercially minded — able to look beyond the numbers and add real strategic value
Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Well organised, deadline-driven and calm under pressure
Prior experience managing or mentoring team members would be an advantage

Why this role?

Broad and varied remit with genuine ownership of the finance function
A supportive, well-regarded business with clear direction and growth ambitions
Real scope for progression as the group continues to expand
Investment in ongoing professional development — study support available for finalists
Well-connected Shrewsbury-area location with parking on site  For immediate consideration, apply with your CV, or feel free to call for more details  for immediate consideration, apply with your CV, or feel free to call for more details