Senior Finance Manager

We're partnering with a growing and dynamic organisation seeking a Senior Finance Manager to play a key leadership role within its finance function. This is an opportunity to make real impact – leading a small team, shaping financial processes, and partnering with the wider business to drive performance and growth.

You'll work closely with senior leadership, contributing to both strategic decision-making and operational excellence, while helping to build a high‑performing, forward‑thinking finance function.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team across transactional and accounting functions
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Support the development of finance capability across the business

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reporting packs
• Manage cashflow forecasting and provide insightful analysis
• Ensure strong financial controls and full compliance with statutory requirements
• Oversee VAT returns, audits, and regulatory submissions

• Partner with operational teams to review performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Support strategic decision-making across the organisation

• Maintain and enhance internal controls and reconciliation processes
• Lead audit processes and ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Identify and implement process and system improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

• Oversee payroll coordination and ensure accuracy of employee‑related financial data
• Monitor working capital, including receivables and inventory compliance requirements
• Support senior finance leadership on ad‑hoc analysis and projects

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role, including team management
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems (e.g. Sage or similar)

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach
• A drive for continuous improvement

• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing finance function
• Visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership
• A blend of strategic input and hands‑on responsibility
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Scope for progression and professional development

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.