Finance Manager

Harper May; Egham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in England is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include driving financial processes, maintaining compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Post-qualified experience in finance management.
• Experience in tech, SaaS, or high-growth industries is desirable.
• Strong technical grounding in finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close processes, including management accounts.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting across departments.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Assist in the development of dashboards for business insight.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent Excel skills

Influencing decision-making

Adaptability in fast-moving environments

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

Our client is a fast-paced and innovative technology company, known for its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to delivering forward-thinking solutions across its growing customer base. As the business continues to expand, they are seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support strategic decision-making at a pivotal stage of growth.

Role Overview

The Finance Manager will play a key role in strengthening the finance function, owning core financial processes and partnering closely with leadership on budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis. This is a hands‑on position that offers broad exposure across the business and the opportunity to shape financial best practices in a dynamic tech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end close processes, including management accounts, reconciliations, and reporting

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across departments and business units

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

• Support the development of dashboards and financial models to improve business insight

• Work closely with non‑finance teams to provide financial support on projects, pricing, and resource planning

• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders as required

• Drive improvements in systems and processes to increase automation and reporting efficiency

• Assist in the preparation of board reports and investor packs

Candidate Profile

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist with relevant post‑qualified experience

• Previous experience in a tech, SaaS, or high‑growth business is desirable

• Strong technical grounding with excellent analytical and Excel skills

• Commercially minded, with the ability to influence decision‑making

• Hands‑on, adaptable, and confident working in a fast‑moving environment

• Experience with accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, or NetSuite is a plus