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