Broster Buchanan

We are delighted to be partnering with a respected organisation in the education sector to recruit an experienced Finance Manager . Based in Cambridge, this is a rewarding opportunity to join a purpose-driven environment where your work directly supports educational outcomes. The Role Reporting to senior leadership, you will take ownership of the organisation's financial operations while managing a small, dedicated finance team. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team Oversee day-to-day financial management and controls Produce timely monthly management accounts and reports Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles Monitor cash flow and funding requirements Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting standards (including charity/public sector requirements where applicable) Support audits and liaise with external stakeholders About You Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role Experience managing or supervising staff Strong understanding of budgeting, reporting, and financial controls Experience in education, charity, or public sector finance is highly desirable What's on Offer Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience Opportunity to work in a values-led education environment Supportive leadership and collaborative culture Meaningful role with real organisational impact Potential flexible or hybrid working arrangements

As the Financial Accountant, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting the Finance Manager in driving efficiency and insight across the business. Key Responsibilities: Prepare monthly management accounts, journals, and reconciliations Support the production of annual statutory accounts and liaise with auditors Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial controls are maintained Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function About You: Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in a similar accounting role Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail Proficient in Excel and accounting systems (experience with Sage, Xero, or SAP advantageous) Excellent communication and organisational skills A proactive approach with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment What's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working (office-based in St Neots with flexible home working) Opportunities for professional development and career progression Supportive and collaborative working environment

Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Progression Pathway Reports to Finance Director / Executive Leadership Team Liverpool About the Opportunity One of Liverpool's fastest growing and dynamic organizations is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead central finance operations and support strategic decision-making. This role sits at the heart of a high-performing business with strong leadership, a clear vision for growth, and modern offices. You'll take ownership of financial integrity, reporting, and controls while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across multiple entities. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting Lead statutory accounts and external audit activity Strengthen reporting quality and financial process efficiency Controls, Governance & Compliance Maintain a strong control environment Oversee balance sheet governance, reconciliations, and audit support Ensure robust financial policies and procedural compliance Commercial Insight & Business Partnering Provide actionable insight to Directors and operational leaders Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis Present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Team Leadership Lead and mentor a capable finance team Develop skills, structure and continuous improvement across the function About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong technical grounding in financial reporting and control Confident operating within multi-entity environments A proactive, commercially aware leader with strong communication skills Why Apply? High-profile finance leadership position Opportunity to influence strategy and performance Hybrid working + modern head office environment Long-term career progression and development How to Apply If you're an ambitious finance professional ready for a senior leadership challenge, please submit your CV or enquire confidentially for more information and salary details.

Liverpool City Centre, £35K Compliance experience essential Pensions/Wealth Management/legal experience of particular interest The Company Our client, on of the UK's fastest growing financial services businesses is continuing to expand and as such, requires an experienced compliance professional to join their team. The Team A highly talented and close knit, friendly team awaits you. This team has a track record of training and developing people and progressing them quickly. The role Reporting to the highly experienced and supporting Head of Compliance, this role is responsible for: Quality checking and monitoring Internal breach management Leading FCA reporting Complaint handling Some internal audit duties General compliance duties The Person The ideal person for this role will:- Have a background in compliance- Have a background in wealth management/pensions/legal OR a background in CDD/KYC Package £35K base salary Attractive PensionPrivate medicalOther Attractive benefitsTo understand more about this fantastic career opportunity, please apply here today!

Hybrid working (more on site than less) Manufacturing Interim Head of Finance Peterborough: Cambridgeshire More on site than less Broster Buchanan are delighted to be supporting a long standing manufacturing client as they look to appoint an interim Head of Finance to cover all month end reporting and factory focussed reporting. Working closely with the Finance Director, this role will play a pivotal part within the finance team, working on a range of operational accounting improvements to drive better efficiencies, margins and more informed reporting, alongside business partnering with sales and marketing. Managing a small team, you will be a competent people manager who takes pride in supporting colleagues development (practical and studies) and leads by example. Key duties include: - Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for cost optimisation across the manufacturing processes . - Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis to drive insights and improve operational performance - Support NPD and post performance analysis - Drive initiatives to help offset inflationary pressures - Manage purchase price variances. - Oversee weekly flash reporting - Complete and review site KPI's - CAPEX tracking - Budgeting and forecasting - Build strong working partnerships with other departments (manufacturing, sales, supply chain etc.), - Management of small team of management and assistant management accountants. The right candidate for this role will have strong Manufacturing accounting experience, and be fully Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA. March/ early April startPlease reach out to

Our client in Team Valley is recruiting a Finance Manager in the £55,000 to £65,000 range, based on site 4 days/week.The business is a privately owned manufactuer of consumer products, with a long history of organic growth. Part of a pan European Group the client is well placed for the future.Reporting to the Finance Director the Finance Manager manages a small department and carries key responsibility for reporting and the finance control environment.At a detailed level, responsibilities include Monthly management accounts and reports to Group Managing the finance team and ensuring controls are adhered to. Annual statutory accounts and year end audit. Working with the commercial department and supply chain teams to improve business performance. Commentary on variance analysis. Cash flow management and forecasting. Asssiting with budgeting and reforecasting processes.Potential candidates should be qualified accountants, ideally with a desire and capability to move to a bigger role in time.This is a great development role for an aspiring finance professional.Beyond technical capability you should have the ability to communicate from the factory floor to Board level.Salary range will be form £55,000 to £65,000 with 10% bonus potential.

Circa £150K + Bonus + Benefits Liverpool Professional Services Background of particular interest Broster Buchanan Executive search are partnering with our small to medium sized client - a firm with a rich heritage in Liverpool and an impeccable reputation - to appoint a strategic FD with an Entrepreneurial mindset.The organisation has enjoyed sustained growth and this growth trajectory continues. An exciting time to join this firm and be part of a first-class executive team, this role reports directly to the MD and has very real potential to quickly develop in to CFO . deliverables of the role include: Key Responsibilities Strategic & Commercial Leadership Taking full ownership of financial leadership across the organisation, shaping strategy, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing clear commercial guidance at senior level. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a complex, high-volume, client-centric professional services environment. Leading the development of the company's financial strategy, working closely with the Board to drive sustainable growth. Translating financial insight into commercially meaningful recommendations. Guiding long-term planning, scenario analysis, and investment decisions. Financial Operations & Control Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and financial reporting. Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and swift month-end processes. Lead the enhancement of financial systems, automation, and reporting tools. Business Partnering Work with operational leaders to strengthen profitability and support performance improvement. Provide commercial insight on pricing, service efficiency, and client behaviour. Evaluate business cases for operational improvements and technology investment. Leadership & Team Development Manage and develop the finance team, supporting upskilling and continuous improvement. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader within a professional services or similarly complex client-driven environment. Strong technical accounting background with a commercial mindset. Track record of improving financial processes, reporting systems, and forecasting capabilities. Confident operating at Board level and influencing strategic decisions. Experience leading, coaching, and developing finance teams. Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). If you would like to understand more about this exceptional opportunity, please apply here/contact me directly for a confidential conversation.