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A Finance Manager oversees day-to-day finance operations—budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and cash management—while partnering with leaders to turn numbers into decisions. They maintain controls, ensure compliance, and improve processes so the business can scale confidently.
Lead month-end and year-end close; prepare management accounts and variance analysis
Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling cash-flow models
Monitor KPIs (revenue, margins, OPEX, AR/AP, working capital) and provide insight
Manage audit, tax, and statutory filings with external advisors
Maintain financial controls, policies, and reconciliations (bank, balance sheet)
Optimise AR/AP cycles; oversee credit control and supplier terms
Evaluate investments and business cases (ROI, NPV, payback)
Implement or improve finance systems and reporting automation
Business partner with Ops, Sales, and People teams; support board reporting
Line-manage and develop finance team members
ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent experience)
Strong grasp of IFRS/UK GAAP (or US GAAP for US roles)
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; comfortable with BI tools (Power BI/Looker/Tableau)
Hands-on with an ERP/accounting suite (Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, SAP)
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
Analytical mindset with process improvement focus and attention to detail
Nice to have: multi-entity or multi-currency exposure, SaaS metrics knowledge, experience in fast-growth SMEs or PE-backed environments.
Typically reports to the Financial Controller, Finance Director, or CFO. May supervise Assistant Accountants, AP/AR, and Payroll.
Month-end delivered on time and error-free
Forecast accuracy (e.g., ±5–10% on revenue/cash)
DSO/DPO and working-capital improvements
Audit points cleared; clean statutory submissions
Automation gains (hours saved, report turnaround)
Budget adherence and cost-saving initiatives
Xero/NetSuite/Sage/SAP, Excel/Sheets, Power BI/Looker/Tableau, payroll platforms, expense and AP automation (Pleo, Spendesk, Bill.com), CRM (Salesforce/HubSpot).
Compensation varies by industry, company size, and location. Many UK roles sit in the mid-to-senior professional band with higher ranges in London or regulated sectors; US compensation is generally higher in major metros. Benchmark against your market and state benefits clearly.
Job title: Finance Manager
Location: [City/Hybrid/Remote]
Employment type: [Full-time | Permanent]
About us
[1–3 lines on your mission, product, stage, and culture.]
The role
We’re hiring a Finance Manager to lead day-to-day finance operations and provide insight that drives growth. You’ll own month-end, budgeting/forecasting, and cash-flow, strengthen our controls, and partner with leaders across the business.
What you’ll do
Deliver timely, accurate management accounts with commentary
Run budgeting and re-forecast cycles; maintain weekly cash-flow
Manage AR/AP, credit control, and supplier terms
Prepare board packs and KPI dashboards; highlight risks/opportunities
Coordinate audit, tax, and statutory filings with advisors
Improve processes, policies, and automation across the finance stack
Support commercial analysis and investment cases
Coach and develop junior team members
What you’ll bring
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of [UK GAAP/IFRS/US GAAP] and internal controls
Advanced spreadsheet skills; experience with [Xero/NetSuite/Sage/etc.]
Clear, concise communication and stakeholder management
Growth mindset with a bias for accuracy and continuous improvement
Nice to have
Multi-entity/multi-currency experience
Exposure to [your industry—e.g., SaaS, manufacturing, e-commerce]
BI/reporting tools (Power BI/Looker/Tableau)
Benefits
[Salary range], bonus, pension, private healthcare, enhanced leave, learning budget, flexible/hybrid work, and the chance to shape a growing function.
How to apply
Send your CV to [email] or apply via [link]. Please include a brief note on a process you’ve improved and the measurable impact.
Equal opportunities
We’re an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments, let us know.
Finance Manager | [Company] | [City/Hybrid]
Own month-end, forecasting, cash-flow, and insight for a growing team. You’ll improve controls, automate reporting, and partner with leaders to drive performance. Ideal: ACA/ACCA/CIMA, strong systems/Excel, great communicator. Package: [range] + benefits. Apply: [link].
Walk us through your month-end checklist and timeline.
A forecast you improved—what changed and what was the variance after?
A control or process you implemented that reduced risk or saved time.
How you’ve handled cash-flow pressure or a collections backlog.
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