Finance Manager

SARIA Ltd; Bentley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to serve as a lead finance professional across multiple business units. This role involves producing management accounts, preparing budgets, and managing financial reporting while driving efficiency and improvement across teams. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong leadership experience in a fast-paced environment, capable of influencing operational performance and engaging with senior stakeholders. Competitive salary of £40k to £45k, along with a benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Key leadership role with impact

Supportive professional environment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong experience in financial, management, and consolidation accounting.
• Proven experience managing a finance team.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly and monthly management accounts.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Lead financial reporting packs and liaise with auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement of internal controls.
• Manage, develop, and appraise finance team members.
• Partner with senior management across value chain.

Skills

Financial and management accounting

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

We re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to act as a lead finance professional across multiple business units. You ll deliver high-quality financial and management information to senior stakeholders, while driving efficiency, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly and monthly management accounts across multiple business units, including group consolidation, to tight deadlines
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis, providing clear insights to stakeholders
• Lead the preparation of financial reporting packs, audit files, and liaise with external auditors
• Drive continuous improvement of internal controls and financial processes
• Manage, develop, and appraise direct reports, including performance management
• Partner with senior management and non-financial teams across the value chain
• Hold regular stakeholder meetings to support and improve operational performance
• Support ERP (Business Central) development within your areas of responsibility
• Contribute to ad hoc business development and improvement projects
• Hands‑on leadership in a fast‑paced, multi‑company environment to influence operational performance

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Strong experience in financial, management, and consolidation accounting
• Proven experience managing a finance team
• Background working in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• Excellent communication skills with confidence to engage at all levels

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Business Central

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive, self‑motivated approach
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Confidence working with senior leaders and operational managers
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and challenge constructively

If you re a qualified finance professional looking to take the next step in a leadership role, we d love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

Salary £40k to £45k depending on experience plus company benefits.

• A key leadership role with real business impact
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and operational performance
• Supportive, professional environment that values development and accountability
• Competitive salary and benefits package