Finance Manager

This is a key, trusted hire for a stable and profitable organisation. The role combines hands-on financial management with leadership responsibility, managing two junior members of the finance team, and working closely with senior management.

The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Manager will take ownership of the finance function and play a central role in maintaining strong financial control while supporting future planning.

Key responsibilities include:

Full responsibility for monthly management accounts and reporting

Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

Balance sheet ownership and financial controls

Line management, mentoring, and development of two junior finance team members

Oversight of day-to-day transactional finance (AP, AR, payroll), remaining hands-on where required

Managing year-end accounts, audit, and relationships with external accountants

Reviewing and improving processes, controls, and systems

The Candidate This opportunity will suit a Finance Manager who enjoys leading a small team within a mature SME environment, while benefiting from a balanced hybrid working arrangement.

You will ideally have:

A recognised accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Alternatively you'll be qualified by experience or approaching your final exams. Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant role Previous people management or team-lead experience

Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial awareness

A pragmatic, dependable, and proactive approach

Why Join?

A financially stable SME with a proven 20-year track record

Hybrid working: 2 days per week from home

A visible leadership role with genuine responsibility

The opportunity to mentor and develop junior finance staff

Direct access to senior decision-makers

A supportive, long-term focused culture

Competitive salary and benefits

If you're a Finance Manager seeking a stable, leadership-focused SME role with flexibility, or a Senior Accountant ready to step into line management, this is an excellent opportunity.

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