Finance Manager

ProTalent Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and forward-thinking business in the United Kingdom seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and lead a team of five. In this pivotal role, you will manage financial control and reporting, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, proficiency in Sage and Excel, and demonstrated leadership skills. This opportunity promises autonomy and professional growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and regulatory understanding.
• Experience managing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial control, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Oversee month-end processes including journal preparation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial obligations.
• Develop and maintain forecasts and budgets.
• Lead and develop a team of five finance professionals.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Leadership skills

Sage proficiency

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Job description

Finance Manager

The Opportunity

ProTalent is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic and forward-thinking business in their search for an experienced Finance Manager. This is a pivotal role where you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end financial operations, reporting directly to the Managing Director and leading a dedicated team of five across finance and debt management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and capable finance professional to play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a growing, fast-paced organisation.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will take full ownership of the financial function, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and strategic financial insight. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Control & Month-End

• Managing the preparation and posting of journals
• Leading the full Sage-based month-end process
• Maintaining and reconciling the monthly balance sheet
• Producing Profit & Loss reports with commentary
• Creating monthly finance reports for senior leadership
• Monitoring financial health and ensuring solvency

Regulatory Compliance

• Preparing and submitting FCA RMAR returns
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory financial obligations

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Developing and maintaining forecasts and budgets
• Conducting variance analysis to support business decisions
• Producing Board Packs with financial results and strategic insight
• Contributing to long-term planning via performance and KPI reporting

Cashflow & Operational Finance

• Overseeing daily and long-term cashflow
• Authorising payment runs, ensuring financial alignment
• Responding to ad-hoc reporting requests

Management Information & Bonus Calculations

• Maintaining company MI reports
• Calculating company bonuses based on performance metrics

Team Leadership

• Leading and developing a team of five
• Setting objectives, conducting reviews, and supporting development
• Fostering a culture of excellence, accuracy, and accountability

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and regulatory understanding (FCA exposure highly desirable)
• Proficient in Sage and advanced Excel
• Skilled in producing management accounts, forecasts, and board-level reports
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing a finance team
• Highly organised, analytical, and proactive
• Work directly with senior leadership and influence company strategy
• Lead and shape a committed finance team
• Be part of a supportive, fast-paced, and growing environment
• Enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and professional growth

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