Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location:

Winchester (Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + benefits

We are working on behalf of a well-established organisation with a nationwide presence to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, managing a small team and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of finance activities across the business.
The successful candidate will be a confident people manager with a proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will have responsibility for the finance team, consisting of 5 direct reports (3 full-time, 2 part-time), and will oversee core financial operations while supporting business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, manage, and develop the finance team, ensuring all monthly and routine finance tasks are completed accurately and on time

* Oversee monthly management accounts preparation, including reconciliations and variance analysis

* Perform and review balance sheet and control account reconciliations

* Monitor monthly actual costs, providing insight and commentary

* Produce and maintain a suite of cost reports, trend analysis, and financial summaries

* Ensure payroll is accurately checked, approved, and submitted within deadlines

* Provide audit support, including preparation and maintenance of supporting documentation

* Oversee stock take processes, monitoring discrepancies and accounting for adjustments

* Support budgeting and forecasting processes

* Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and statutory requirements

* Act as a key point of contact for finance-related queries across the business

* Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

About You

* Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role

* Strong people management and leadership skills

* Proactive, organised, and able to manage day-to-day finance operations effectively

* Solid understanding of reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls

* Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Benefits

* Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

* Hybrid working: 2 days in the Winchester office and 3 days from home

* 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

* Additional company benefits (details available at interview stage)

If you are a hands-on Finance Manager looking to join a stable organisation with national reach and responsibility for a close-knit finance team, we would welcome your application.

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