Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Stafford

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager

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• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
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• Develop and implement enhanced monthly reporting to provide deeper insight into business performance.
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• Reduce month-end timelines through effective process improvements and workflow optimisation.
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• Support administrators and interim senior finance leadership during company administration and investor due diligence processes.
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• Assist with transition of remaining entities onto a new finance system.
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• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of management accountants and transactional finance staff.
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• Support team members undertaking professional qualifications through apprenticeship programmes.
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• Recruit, train, and upskill team members to take on increased responsibility.
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• Lead the finance team through complex organisational change, including administration and acquisition.
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• Lead the development and enhancement of the finance system.
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• Identify, design, and implement multiple process improvements
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• Support migration activities associated with new finance systems and reporting tools.
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• Act as a finance business partner to stakeholders across the organisation.
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• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support commercial decision-making.
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• Supply financial information for divisional presentations and operational reviews.
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• Assist with financial aspects of service contract demobilisation and transition.
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Key Skills & Experience

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• Fully qualified accountant.
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• Proven experience in management accounts leadership roles within fast-paced, multi-entity environments.
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• Strong background in financial reporting, process redesign, and system optimisation.
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• Experienced in supporting businesses through administration, acquisition, or major transformation.
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• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
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• Demonstrated capability in leading and developing finance teams.
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• Strong systems knowledge, including Access finance systems, and advanced Excel skills.
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• Resilient and adaptable, particularly during periods of significant organisational change.
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• Proactive, solutions-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
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• Exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
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• Highly organised with strong leadership and prioritisation skills.
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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates