Finance Manager

Tailored Search Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from Finance Director

Career progression toward Financial C.

Impactful role in a growing business

Established finance team

Industry reputation

Job summary

Tailored Search Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager in Birmingham to lead the day-to-day finance function and partner with the Finance Director. The role focuses on month-end, management accounting, and team development within a housebuilder environment.

You will oversee a transactional team, drive improvements, and support budgeting while shaping a pathway toward Financial Controller. On-site role with clear progression opportunities in a reputable construction sector business.

Qualifications

• Qualified or finalist in ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Experience in Finance Manager or similar role.
• Strong month-end and management accounting experience.
• Experience leading/mentoring finance team members.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive hands-on approach with process improvements.
• Experience in housebuilding/construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and deliver timely reporting.
• Oversee monthly management accounts and supporting analysis.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and key controls reviews.
• Monitor cashflow and assist forecasting.
• Manage and develop the transactional finance team.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve processes.
• Support Finance Director with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Management accounting

Team mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Process improvement

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Birmingham | £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits | On-site (5 days per week)

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact and accelerate your career?

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded housebuilding business with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across the UK. They are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst working closely alongside an experienced Finance Director.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for greater responsibility, broader exposure and a genuine pathway towards Financial Controller level in the future.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for managing the finance function, overseeing an established transactional finance team and ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of all month-end reporting activities.

This is a hands‑on role that combines operational finance leadership with month‑end and management accounting responsibilities, making it ideally suited to someone who enjoys being close to the detail whilst also helping drive improvements and developing their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of the month-end close process
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting analysis
• Production of balance sheet reconciliations and review of key controls
• Cashflow monitoring and forecasting
• Management and development of the transactional finance team
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Working closely with operational teams across the business
• Ensuring robust financial processes and controls are maintained
• Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc projects and business initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting

About You

We're keen to speak with ambitious finance professionals who are looking to build a long‑term career within a growing business environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification, or be a finalist approaching qualification
• Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or similar role
• Strong month‑end and management accounting experience
• Experience managing or mentoring finance team members
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the desire to continually improve processes

Previous experience within housebuilding, construction, groundworks, civil engineering or a related project‑based environment would be highly advantageous.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000
• Direct exposure to and mentorship from an experienced Finance Director
• Genuine progression towards Financial Controller level
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills and broaden your commercial exposure
• Established and supportive finance team
• Successful business with an excellent industry reputation
• Immediate opportunity to make a visible impact

This role would suit a motivated, career‑driven individual who is looking for their next step and wants the support, exposure and development needed to progress towards Financial Controller level in the future.