Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Cardiff finance team. The role leads the full management accounting lifecycle, balancing hands-on work with people management in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid working arrangement—4 days in the office, 1 day from home—offers a great balance of collaboration and autonomy. Strong month-end, budgeting and forecasting experience is essential, with multi-currency exposure considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance management and leadership.
• Strong end-to-end management accounting knowledge.
• Experience in fast-paced or SSC environments is desirable.
• Commercially minded with stakeholder partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full management accounting lifecycle.
• Lead and coach the finance team.
• Oversee month-end, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Work with stakeholders across the business.
• Multi-currency handling is advantageous.

Skills

Management accounting

People management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder partnering

Multi-currency experience

Job description

# Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerOctober 26, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Cardiff* Posted 14 hours ago* £55,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**FINANCE MANAGER | CARDIFF | HYBRIDAre you a well-rounded Finance Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment?I'm currently working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a busy and established finance function in Cardiff.We're looking for someone who can take ownership of the full management accounting lifecycle, while also bringing strong people management and leadership experience.What we're looking forProven experience as a Finance Manager / Senior Management AccountantStrong understanding of the end-to-end management accounting processProven people management, coaching and development experienceExperience working within a Shared Service Centre or fast-paced, complex finance environment is highly desirableStrong month-end, reporting, budgeting and forecasting experienceComfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlinesMulti-currency experience would be a distinct advantageA commercially minded approach with the confidence to partner with stakeholders across the businessThe role:Cardiff | Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day from homeThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, leading a team and making a genuine impact within a busy finance function.If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next challenge, I'd love to hear from you.Get in touch today for more information or to arrange a confidential conversation