Finance Manager

Platform Recruitment; Fowlmere; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK technology firm is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the finance function and support decision-making. You will be responsible for financial control, reporting, and managing a small finance team within a collaborative organization. Key responsibilities include preparing consolidated management accounts, managing cash flow, and coordinating audits. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong communication skills and advanced Excel capabilities. This is a full-time onsite role near Cambridge.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting knowledge, especially in consolidations and currency considerations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Experience in coaching or training others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function across group entities.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Prepare and review month-end reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Act as the main point of contact for year-end audits.
• Drive process improvements and finance projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent organisational skills

Solid technical accounting knowledge

High attention to detail

Advanced Excel capability

Experience preparing consolidated management reports

Understanding of internal controls

Proven experience implementing change

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA preferred)

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA preferred)

Job description

Finance Manager

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000
Location: Cambridge (onsite)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

My client is a well-established UK technology and manufacturing organisation with a strong international presence and a reputation for high-quality products. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and support both operational and strategic decision-making.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day finance operations for multiple group entities. This is a hands‑on role combining financial control, reporting, team leadership, and process improvement within a growing and collaborative business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function across group entities.
• Lead, manage, and develop a small finance team.
• Prepare and review month‑end reporting for budget holders, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Deliver consolidated management accounts with clear analysis and commentary on business performance.
• Monitor, manage, and forecast group cash flow and working capital.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes, including half‑year forecasts.
• Act as the main point of contact for year‑end audits, preparing analysis and audit deliverables.
• Support insurance renewals with appropriate financial analysis.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls are maintained and reviewed.
• Drive process improvements and finance projects, including system implementations and automation initiatives.
• Provide cover, support, and training to other members of the finance team.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge, including consolidations and currency considerations.
• High attention to detail and strong commercial awareness.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Experience preparing consolidated management reports.
• Understanding of internal controls and financial governance.
• Proven experience implementing change and coaching or training others.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA preferred).

Working Pattern

• Monday to Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00
• Friday: 08:30 - 15:45
• Onsite role based near Cambridge (approximately 10 miles south)