Finance Manager

Carbase; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive firm is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to drive process improvements and deliver accurate financial reporting. The role involves preparing management accounts, managing P&L, and supporting budgeting processes. Candidates should have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications, with strong analytical skills and previous experience in management accounting. Join a dynamic team in Bristol and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

31 days annual leave increasing to 35 days with long service

Access to BHSF Health Cash Plan

Access to company pension scheme

In-store discounts on car purchases and servicing

'Refer a friend' scheme

Health and Wellbeing support via 'Ben'

Bike to work scheme

Access to 'Money@Work'

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting and financial control.
• Able to manage a varied workload and prioritize effectively.
• Previous experience in the automotive sector would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear commentary on performance.
• Manage P&L, prepayments, accruals, and adjustments.
• Conduct variance analysis of actuals vs. budgets/forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE

Job description

Overview

Reference: FM

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000/annum

Job Location: Weston or Bristol, United Kingdom — England — South West England — Bristol — Bristol

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 18 September 2025

Location: Weston or Bristol

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

Contract: Full time, permanent

Monday to Friday. 40 hours per week

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Carbase!

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements, and supporting decision-making across the business.

This role is at the heart of our finance function, working closely with senior leadership, the purchase ledger team, and other internal departments to ensure strong financial controls, insightful reporting, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment and are looking for the opportunity to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear commentary on performance.
• Manage P&L, prepayments, accruals, and adjustments.
• Complete revenue and cost reconciliations, payroll reconciliations, and accruals.
• Produce accurate KPI reporting (daily, weekly, monthly) underpinning commission structures.
• Conduct variance analysis of actuals vs. budgets/forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Manage VAT analysis, preparation, and submission.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain risks and opportunities schedules.
• Work closely with finance providers and auditors, ensuring timely submissions and compliance.
• Support annual budget preparation, reforecasts, and the year-end audit process.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to finance processes and controls.
• Lead, manage, and support members of the finance team - setting priorities, overseeing day-to-day tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities for junior team members, conducting regular check-ins and performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture, aligned to business objectives.

Person Specification

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE.
• Proven experience in management accounting and financial control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Confident decision-maker, using data and facts to drive outcomes.
• Previous experience in the automotive sector would be an advantage.
• A natural leader with line management experience, able to motivate and develop a team.

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave increasing to 35 days with long service
• Access to BHSF Health Cash Plan
• Access to company pension scheme
• In-store discounts on car purchases and servicing
• 'Refer a friend' scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support via 'Ben'
• Bike to work scheme
• Access to 'Money@Work'

Apply today to bring your financial expertise and leadership skills to our team, and take on a role where your insight, attention to detail, and problem-solving will drive real business success!