Finance Manager

Finance Manager (Part-Time 30 hours per week)

Location: East Ipswich (Remote with site visits as required)Salary: £48,000 pro rata Contract: Part-time (4 days per week, 30 hours)Reporting to: Group Finance DirectorSystems: Sage 200, Sage Payroll

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to lead the finance function and support strategic growth across the group. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys contributing beyond finance into wider business operations, including HR and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Cash Flow Management

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• Oversee group cash flow, revenue forecasting, and remote banking activities
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• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts and forecasts
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• Lead month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
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• Review outsourced bookkeeping and payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance
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• Carry out payroll checks and manage expenses
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Commercial & Strategic Support

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• Partner with Directors on business planning, investment decisions, and future growth
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• Provide insight into financial performance and identify opportunities for new revenue streams
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• Support strategic decision-making across the business
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Operational Oversight

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• Manage supplier and contractor relationships
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• Oversee HR processes including contracts, disciplinary procedures, and employee matters (with external support where required)
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• Contribute to stock management and operational strategy
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Team Leadership

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• Lead and support two direct reports within the finance team
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• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
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Key Requirements

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• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
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• Strong background across finance, HR, and business operations
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• Experience producing management accounts and forecasting
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• Proficient in Sage 200 and Sage Payroll
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• Confident overseeing outsourced finance functions
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• Comfortable working autonomously in a remote capacity, with occasional site visits
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• Must live within 1 hour of Woodbridge and have access to own transport, as the requirement for location is to ensure the ability to attend site quickly and easily when needed
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Personal Attributes

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• Commercially astute and strategically minded
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• Proactive, hands-on approach
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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Benefits

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• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
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• NEST pension scheme
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• Flexible, predominantly remote working model
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• Laptop and printer provided
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