Finance Business Manager

Chiltern Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance Business Manager to lead core financial planning, reporting and control activities. The role includes business partnering and managing a small finance team in a hybrid setup with four days per month in the office.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong FP&A and proven leadership. UK VAT, budgeting and forecasting expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong FP&A experience and leadership background.
• Excellent ability to analyse financial data and present insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and prioritise the finance team.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis.
• Own budgeting process, quarterly forecasting, and robust evidence-based submissions.
• Oversee payroll, VAT and statutory reporting, audit preparation and documentation.
• Provide financial analysis to budget holders and senior stakeholders.
• Maintain strong financial controls across reporting, reconciliations and data.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling

Job description

Our Client is seeking an experienced Finance Business Manager to lead core financial planning, reporting and control activities This permanent role includes responsibility for business partnering and the management of a small finance team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the position will suit a fully qualified accountant with strong financial planning and analysis experience, alongside proven team leadership skills.

Hybrid working and office attendance required four days per month. Free on-site parking is available.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and prioritise the work of the finance team
• Oversee monthly management accounts, balance sheet reporting, cash flow and other financial reports, including detailed variance analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate quarterly forecasting, challenging assumptions and ensuring submissions are robust and evidence-based
• Oversee payroll, cash flow and other key financial models
• Manage year-end activities, including statutory schedules, working papers, draft annual accounts, audit preparation and supporting documentation
• Oversee VAT reporting, ensuring appropriate reconciliations, supporting evidence and financial controls are maintained
• Work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders to provide financial analysis and business partnering support
• Maintain effective financial controls across reporting, reconciliations, financial data and audit documentation
• Identify financial risks, control weaknesses and areas for improvement, recommending appropriate action
• Support improvements to financial reporting, modelling, planning tools and finance processes
• Monitor cash and overall financial performance, escalating emerging risks where necessary

Experience required

• Fully qualified accountant with a recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Previous financial planning and analysis experience
• Proven managerial or team leadership experience
• Strong experience in budgeting, financial forecasting and performance analysis
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Good working knowledge of UK financial regulations and VAT requirements
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends and make evidence-based recommendations
• Advanced Excel skills, financial modelling experience and confidence using financial management software
• Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders