Finance Manager

Lord Accounting & Finance; Cannock; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading technology firm in Cannock is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Finance Director in managing accounting and finance functions. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing cash flow, and ensuring strong financial controls. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with robust technical experience and strong leadership skills, and preferably from the manufacturing or private equity sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and month-end closing.
• Cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure robust financial controls are in place.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

KPI reporting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

We are currently representing a market-leading technology manufacturing firm that recently received significant private equity backing. As a result of this investment, the company has ambitious growth plans both organically and through strategic acquisition, and as such they are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team to assist with the next stage of transformative growth and value creation.

The Role

This is a newly created position that will work directly with the Finance Director and assist in the day-to-day management of the accounting and finance function in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. As the Finance Manager you will oversee financial reporting, month-end closing, review of management accounts, and ensure accurate and timely consolidations. Cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and the production of statutory accounts will all fall within your remit, alongside ensuring robust financial controls are in place. You will also support the senior management team with ongoing commercial initiatives and ad-hoc projects linked to the group’s continued development.

The Candidate

As a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with strong technical accounting experience, you excel in operating within a fast-paced and rapidly changing businesses. With strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, you demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality output to tight deadlines. You will also possess strong skills in financial and KPI reporting, as well as excellent knowledge of financial systems. Experience working in the manufacturing sector, and/or a private equity backed business are strongly preferred.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on your next challenge, please apply in confidence with a detailed CV, quoting reference 10131.