Finance Manager

Trial Balance; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization seeks a Finance Manager to oversee daily financial management, support strategic decision-making, and lead a small finance team. Applicants should have relevant qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or AAT) and significant experience in financial roles. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on improving financial performance and achieving organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position and team management.
• Energetic and dynamic personality.
• Proficient in IT systems and modern accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of daily financial management.
• Ensure financial activities support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Develop and implement cost control measures.
• Provide leadership to a small finance team.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Cost control measures

Financial reporting

IT systems proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or AAT

Job description

Finance Manager - £45k - £50k per annum - Full time - Permanent - Greater Exeter

Opportunities like this one don’t come along very often! Trial Balance are proud to be workingexclusivelywith a growing organisation, to recruit a skilled and forward-thinkingFinance Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional seeking a hands-on role within a dynamic and evolving business. You’ll play a central role in shaping financial strategy, improving efficiency and supporting long-term organisational goals. You will work closely with an experienced Finance Director, who will provide the strategic guidance and support to ensure that you have everything you need to do a great job.

You will be responsible for:

• Taking full ownership of the organisation’s daily financial managementincluding; the development and monitoring of budgets, the preparation of rolling forecasts and the delivery of timely and accurate financial reports.
• Ensuring that all financial activities run smoothly, supporting strategic decision-making and reflecting the company’s overall goals and performance targets.
• Overseeing the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring all invoices, payments, and collections are processed accurately, on time, and in accordance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Developing and implementing effective cost control measures,by analysing spending patterns, identifying inefficiencies and introducing process improvements to enhance overall financial performance and profitability.
• Providing leadership and day-to-day support to a small finance team, promoting a collaborative, high-performing culture through clear direction, ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Working with various departments to gain relevant and accurate data, to enable the provision of suitable actionable recommendations
• Depending on experience, a small payroll may be included, but this could be outsourced

For this opportunity we’re looking for a career experienced, energetic and dynamic individual who may be part/fully professionally qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), AAT qualified or qualified by experience. Experience in a similar position and team management is essential, as is an excellent aptitude for IT systems and modern accounting principles. Previous experience gained within an agricultural environment would be desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please don’t hesitate to click apply and Dan Saunders will get in touch with more details. The reference for this vacancy is DS10647