Finance Manager

Search; Cupar; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 3-day week

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Search is recruiting a Finance Manager for an established business in Fife. This role offers broad, hands-on ownership of the day-to-day finance function and the chance to provide key financial insight to support performance and decision-making.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will oversee core finance activities, maintain robust controls and drive improvements across systems and processes in a supportive environment. Flexibility and autonomy are key.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Accountant or similar role.
• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• 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.
• 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

Finance management

Management accounting

Payroll knowledge

Cloud accounting

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Tools

Cloud 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 experienceUnderstanding 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.