Finanance Manager

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role as a Finance Manager? Our client, a leading fit out specialist in the education sector, is seeking their first Finance Manager to spearhead both strategic and hands-on financial management. This is a unique opportunity to shape the finance function within a dynamic company.

What is The Job Doing:

The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving the company's financial performance - combining hands-on control of daily operations with strategic financial insight to support growth and profitability. This will include:

• Owning all core financial operations, including maintaining accurate ledgers, preparing and reconciling bank accounts, managing VAT returns and HMRC submissions, and overseeing credit control and supplier payments.
• Producing and analysing monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of revenues, costs, and margins across projects and departments.
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to set financial targets, track performance, and identify risks or opportunities.
• Monitoring cash flow and working capital, ensuring effective cost management and liquidity across the business.
• Supporting strategic decision-making, providing the senior leadership team with timely financial analysis, insights, and recommendations.
• Ensuring financial compliance and best practice, maintaining internal controls and making sure processes are robust, efficient, and in line with legislation and best practice.
• Implementing process improvements, streamlining financial systems and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

What Experience Do I Need

The ideal Finance Manager will have:

• Demonstrable experience managing both strategic and operational finance within a growing business.
• A strong background in construction, manufacturing, or a project-based environment, with hands-on experience in project costing, job costing, CIS and reverse charge VAT.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, UK accounting regulations, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstratable experience of managing the full finance function within an SME environment.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge, advise, and support senior decision-makers.
• Qualified or part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or qualified by experience.

The client is a specialist in the fit out sector, focusing on educational environments. They are known for their innovative approach and commitment to quality, making them a leader in their field.

If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking to make a significant impact in a growing company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Don't miss out on the chance to lead and develop the finance function in a dynamic and supportive environment.

If you have experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Finance Director, or Management Accountant, this Finance Manager role might be the perfect fit for you. Explore this opportunity to advance your career in a thriving sector.