Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parking

Job summary

The CFO HQ is seeking a Finance Manager for a 9‑month contract based in Cambridge, with hybrid working and parking. The role reports to the CFO and leads a small team of 3 Accounts Assistants, ensuring smooth day-to-day finance operations.

Responsibilities include managing the monthly accounting cycle, supporting the annual group audit, collaborating with FP&A for timely reporting, preparing UK/Ireland statutory accounts, VAT compliance, and approving payments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with proven accounting background in similar roles.
• Experience leading a finance team of 3 staff.
• Experience delivering monthly close and of year-end processes.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly accounting cycle for all group entities, including month end procedures.
• Support the annual audit for the group.
• Collaborate with the FP&A Manager to ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare statutory accounts for the UK and Ireland.
• Ensure VAT and other tax compliance is maintained.
• Authorize payments as the first approver and manage a small team of Accounts Assistants.

Skills

Team management

Financial reporting

Month-end close

VAT compliance

Budgets & FP&A

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

# Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerOctober 1, 2026Contract### Job Description* Contract* Cambridge* Posted 18 hours ago* £55,000 – £75,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**We are supporting a local charity on the recruitment of a Finance Manager for a 9 month contract. This role is based in Cambridge and offers parking and hybrid working, they also have flexibility on start and finish times.Reporting into the CFO this role will be responsible for a small finance team of 3 and will ensure the smooth running of the day to day finance operations –Manage the monthly accounting cycle for all group entities, including month end proceduresSupport with the annual audit for the groupWork closely with the FP&A Manager to ensure timely reportingPrepare the statutory accounts for the UK and IrelandEnsure effective tax management and compliance including VATWork with the team to facilitate the payment run and be the first approver for all payments.Manage a team of 3 Accounts Assistants.You must be a qualified Accountant with proven experience in the above duties, you must also have strong people management skills. Experience of working in a charity is not essential however you must be comfortable managing your own workload and working to tight deadlines.If you would like to hear more about this position please call Kathryn at Pure Cambridge or apply below