Finance Manager

Search Consultancy Ltd; Crossgates; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible 3-day week

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Finance Manager to join an established business in Fife. This broad, hands-on role gives ownership of the day-to-day finance function and provides key financial insight to support performance and decision-making.

You'll work with senior stakeholders to oversee core finance activities, maintain robust controls, and drive improvements across systems and processes. Salary circa 45,000-50,000 FTE, pro-rated for a flexible 3-day week, with private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Accountant or similar role.
• Management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Understanding of AP, AR and payroll processes.
• Experience using cloud-based accounting systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills.
• An interest in improving systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day finance operations across the business.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and wider business decision-making.
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management activities.
• Preparing monthly management information and financial reports.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Providing payroll support and cover when required.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting.
• Working closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial support and insight.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Cloud-based accounting software

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Process improvements

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

Job description

Search are supporting the recruitment of a Finance Manager to join an established business in Fife. This is a broad, hands-on role offering ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst providing key financial insight to support business performance and decision-making.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll oversee core finance activities, maintain robust financial controls and support ongoing improvements across systems and processes. This opportunity would suit an experienced accountant looking for a varied role with flexibility and autonomy in a supportive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day finance operations across the business
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and wider business decision-making
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management activities
• Preparing monthly management information and financial reports
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting
• Providing payroll support and cover when required
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting
• Working closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial support and insight

Skills and experience that will benefit your application:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Accountant or similar role
• Management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Understanding of AP, AR and payroll processes
• Experience using cloud-based accounting systems
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills
• An interest in improving systems and processes

What's in it for you:

• Salary of circa 45,000- 50,000 FTE (pro-rated)
• Flexible 3-day working week
• Broad role with genuine ownership and autonomy
• Private medical insurance

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.