Finance Manager

Element Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic consultancy in Central Bristol as a Finance Manager, where your input matters and innovation is part of the culture. You'll manage the finance team, oversee month-end reporting, and collaborate with various stakeholders to improve financial insights in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, CIMA, or ACCA certification.
• Experience managing a team and working in consultancy is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly reporting process across multiple business units.
• Lead a team including Assistant Management Accountants and a Financial Accountant.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on financial performance.

Skills

Team Management

Financial Analysis

Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)

Job description

Finance Manager | Central Bristol (2 days in office) | £60k - £68k + Benefits

I'm working with a fun, forward-thinking consultancy where your voice truly matters, to find a Finance Manager. This is the kind of place where ideas are welcomed, innovation is part of the culture, and no one gets lost in the crowd. They've built a dynamic, fast-paced environment where people are empowered to challenge the status quo and actually see their input shape real change.

Responsibilities will include:

• You'll be working with consultants on their WIP management including reporting and optimisation.
• Lead and manage the team, including two Assistant Management Accountants and one Financial Accountant
• Oversee the end-to-end month-end reporting process across multiple business units
• Consolidate month-end results and forecasts, including financial and non-financial KPIs, for review by the Head of Finance
• Coach and support the finance team through a period of change, fostering development across a range of skill levels
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on financial performance, reporting quality, and delivery
• Collaborate closely with systems development teams and data analysts to enhance management information (MI) reporting
• Identify and implement improvements in reporting processes and technologies to boost efficiency and insight
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide data-driven insight and challenge performance where needed
• Take a hands-on approach to problem-solving and financial analysis when required
• Demonstrate leadership in embedding best practices, resilience, and a results-focused mindset across the team

Your Profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
• Experience working within a consultancy environment is desirable but not essential
• Experience managing a team
• Strong Excel skills

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