Finance Manager

SF Recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Cannock seeks an experienced Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. The role involves preparing management accounts, budgeting, cashflow management, and oversight of transactional finance. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE and possess strong technical accounting skills. This is an opportunity to significantly impact the finance operations in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role within an SME environment.
• Ability to influence and support senior management.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Management of accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Oversight of all transactional finance including purchase ledger and credit control.
• Provision of financial analysis to support key decisions.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Excellent Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercially focused

Education

Qualified or QBE Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

SF Recruitment are working with an established and growing SME based in Cannock in the recruitment of a hands‑on and commercially minded Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to take full ownership of the finance function and play a key part in supporting the business through its next phase of growth. The successful candidate will join a friendly, ambitious management team and work closely with the Directors, providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision‑making. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a finance function and make a real impact in a growing business. If you’re an experienced Finance Manager seeking a broad and varied role within a supportive and ambitious organisation, please click apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reports
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Maintenance of balance sheet control accounts and reconciliations
• Management of accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Oversight of all transactional finance including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control
• Management of supplier payments, sales invoicing, and credit vetting for new customers
• Oversight of payroll and HMRC submissions
• Provision of financial analysis, insight, and commentary to support key decisions
• Continuous improvement of systems and processes to support growth

Requirements

• Qualified or QBE Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role within an SME environment
• Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Commercially focused with the ability to influence and support senior management
• Excellent Excel and communication skills