Finance Manager

Cathedral Appointments; Exeter; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly reputable organization in Exeter is looking for a Finance Manager to join its leadership team. This role involves overseeing financial operations, managing a finance team, and contributing to strategic growth. The company offers a supportive culture and various benefits, including generous annual leave and a flexible working scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Discretionary Christmas leave

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Flexible home-working scheme after successful probation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management within a legal, accountancy or professional services environment.
• ACCA, CIMA or ILFM qualified.
• Strong understanding of compliance and financial frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Producing management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and financial analysis.
• Leading and managing the finance team, overseeing payroll and bookkeeping.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and driving operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ILFM

Tools

Case management systems

General office software

Job description

Up to £55k DOE | Onsite | Exeter

A highly reputable and growing organisation based in Exeter is looking to strengthen its leadership team with the addition of an experienced Finance Manager. The firm is proud of its supportive culture, high standards, and commitment to continuous improvement across its financial and operational functions.

The Role

This is a senior, on-site opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Practice Manager to join the executive team and lead a small finance team. The successful candidate will take ownership of the firm's financial operations, compliance, and reporting, while playing a key role in shaping strategic growth and business efficiencies.

As Finance Manager, you will be:

• Producing timely management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and financial analysis to support decision-making
• Lead, develop, and manage the finance team while overseeing payroll and bookkeeping processes
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Identify and implement operational improvements and IT systems enhancements to drive growth and efficiency

As Finance Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience in financial management within a legal, accountancy or professional services environment
• ACCA, CIMA or ILFM qualified (or equivalent), with strong understanding of compliance and financial frameworks
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and project management skills; able to influence at senior level
• Confident working with case management systems and general office software; coding knowledge is a bonus

Package:

• Up to £55,000 per annum DOE
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, and discretionary Christmas leave
• Pension scheme and free on-site parking
• Flexible home-working scheme after successful probation

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Charlotte Coke

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