Finance Manager

An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its Finance and Business Services function and play a key role in strategic decision-making and operational improvement. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for providing high-quality financial advice, driving business performance, and overseeing a portfolio of support services. The Role: Reporting to the MD you will: * Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team * Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting * Drive continuous improvement and act as a change agent across business services * Ensure strong governance, compliance, and financial control across the organisation * Manage and develop multi-disciplinary teams Key Responsibilities: Finance * Full responsibility for financial and management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow * Production of monthly management accounts and performance reporting * Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and liaison with external auditors * Tax planning and compliance (VAT, corporation tax, payroll-related reporting) * Oversight of accounting systems and internal financial controls * Lead long-term financial planning including five-year forecasts Leadership & Management * Lead and develop the Finance and Business Services teams * Create and maintain robust financial and business services policies * Prepare and present clear financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and investment appraisals * Identify efficiencies, improve processes, and enhance productivity * Ensure all regulatory, legal, and tax obligations are met About You: Essential * Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) * Degree-qualified or equivalent * Strong management accounting background with senior-level experience * Proven track record of leading teams and managing performance * Experience contributing to strategic planning and business transformation * Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills * Strong knowledge of UK financial and tax regulations * Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office capability Personal Attributes * Commercially minded with strong analytical skills * Confident decision-maker with high attention to detail * Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at senior level * Proactive, adaptable, and improvement-focused * High levels of integrity and professionalism