Finance Manager

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead finance function, manage a transactional finance team, and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting strategic business decisions.

Client Details

Michael Page Finance are partnering with a well established and successful services business to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong reputation in its sector, offering a broad and hands-on role with genuine responsibility and visibility across the business.

Description

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• Managing and developing a finance team of six
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• Reviewing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
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• Overseeing month-end processes and ensuring strong financial controls
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• Managing payroll, VAT returns, PAYE and statutory reporting
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• Authorising payments and monitoring cash flow
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• Leading the annual audit and liaising with external auditors
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• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
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• Monitoring stock reconciliations and debt reviews
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• Deputising for the CFO when required and supporting wider finance projects
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Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

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• A professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
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• Previous experience managing a finance team
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• Strong management accounting and financial control experience
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• Knowledge of payroll, VAT and statutory reporting
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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• A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail
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Job Offer

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• Competitive Salary depending on experience
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• Annual bonus scheme
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Free onsite parking
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• Office-based role with excellent exposure to senior leadership
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• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO
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• A varied role with genuine autonomy and opportunities to influence the wider business
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