Finance Manager

Alexander Daniels; Cannock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels are partnering with a well-established, growing business to recruit a Finance Manager (12 month FTC). Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll lead the day-to-day finance function, manage a team, and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, commercial insight, and operational support across the business.

You will produce timely management accounts, lead a finance team across AP/AR and management accounting, and drive cash flow forecasting, VAT, and audit

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong background in management accounting, reporting & analysis.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely monthly management accounts.
• Deliver financial analysis, reporting packs and performance insights.
• Lead and develop a finance team across AP, AR, and management accounting.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital performance.
• Oversee VAT, statutory reporting and audit processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain robust financial controls and compliance across the business.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Alexander Daniels are partnering with a well-established, growing business to recruit a Finance Manager (12 month FTC). Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll lead the day-to-day finance function, manage a team, and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, commercial insight, and operational support across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Deliver financial analysis, reporting packs, and performance insights.
• Lead and develop a finance team across AP, AR, and management accounting.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital performance.
• Oversee VAT, statutory reporting, and audit processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain robust financial controls and compliance across the business.

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong background in management accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP/accounting systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to join a successful business where they can make a real impact and contribute to ongoing growth and development.