Finance Manager

Finance Manager — High Wycombe

Hybrid | Full Time

The Opportunity

This is a genuinely exciting finance role with a difference. Our client is a pioneering, family-run business operating at the cutting edge of the sustainability revolution in a niche sector.

They are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager to take full ownership of the financial function — someone who wants real impact, enjoys variety, and is ready to grow with a business that has serious ambition.

If you are tired of processing numbers in a siloed environment and want to be the person who actually shapes a company's financial future, this could be the role you've been waiting for.

Why This Role Stands Out

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• Genuine ownership — take full control of the finance function from day one, reporting directly to the Managing Director
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• Real growth path — as the business scales, your role grows with it, with a clear aim to take on a second accounts entity and build your own team
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• Varied and dynamic — no two days are the same; you'll be across everything from cash flow management and payroll to financial strategy and investor research
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• Values-led culture — a close-knit, family business where your voice carries weight and your decisions matter
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• Sustainability at the core — be part of the green transition in a fast-moving, forward-thinking industry
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What You'll Be Doing

Finance & Reporting

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• Oversee all financial transactions, month-end and year-end close processes
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• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial planning
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• Monitor cash flow and ensure the business meets its financial obligations
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• Prepare financial reports and KPI dashboards for the Managing Director
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• Liaise with external accountants and manage GDPR/ICO compliance
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Credit Control & Accounts Payable

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• Manage client invoicing, credit notes, and payment reconciliation via Xero
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• Chase overdue payments and set credit limits using Experian reports
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• Raise purchase orders, approve bills, and manage supplier payments via Monzo
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HR & Payroll

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• Collate and submit monthly payroll to external accountants
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• Manage new starter onboarding, HR documentation, and BrightHR administration
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• Support recruitment activity and conduct staff appraisals
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About You

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• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role, ideally within an SME environment
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• Confident using Xero & Excel
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• A hands-on self-starter who is comfortable working across finance and operational tasks
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• Strong communicator who can present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
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• Highly organised, detail-conscious, and calm under pressure
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• An interest in sustainability or the creative industries would be a great fit — though not essential
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