Finance Manager

Investigo; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial integration of newly acquired businesses. This hands-on role involves day-to-day finance operations, accurate reporting, and close collaboration with leadership teams. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified and have experience in finance operations, particularly surrounding acquisitions. This opportunity offers a salary of £50,000 to £58,000.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) - or equivalent experience.
• Solid grounding in SME finance operations.
• Exposure to acquisitions, integration's, or multi-entity reporting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing end-to-end finance operations (AP, AR, management accounts, reconciliations, VAT).
• Delivering accurate monthly management accounts and maintaining strong balance sheet controls.
• Acting as the finance lead during integrations, standardising reporting and processes across entities.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit preparation.
• Leading finance work streams for future acquisitions, including due diligence and on boarding.
• Driving process improvements and systems harmonisation to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Solid grounding in SME finance operations

Excellent Excel skills

Job description

Finance Manager

Cambridgeshire- office based + site visits

Salary- £50,000 to £58,000

This position is a hands-on Finance Manager position that is responsible for leading the financial integration of newly acquired businesses.

As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations for newly acquired entities ensuring smooth on boarding and accurate reporting. You'll be the main finance contact, working closely with their leadership teams and Finance Director to deliver seamless integration.

Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing end-to-end finance operations (AP, AR, management accounts, reconciliations, VAT).
• Delivering accurate monthly management accounts and maintaining strong balance sheet controls.
• Acting as the finance lead during integration's, standardising reporting and processes across entities.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit preparation.
• Leading finance work streams for future acquisitions, including due diligence and on boarding.
• Driving process improvements and systems harmonisation to enhance efficiency.

Key Attributes:

You'll be a proactive, adaptable finance professional who enjoys working across multiple entities and building relationships at all levels.

You'll bring:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) - or equivalent experience.
• Solid grounding in SME finance operations.
• Exposure to acquisitions, integration's, or multi-entity reporting is highly desirable.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence with systems / reporting tools.