Finance Manager

ICAEW; Kingswinford, Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking a Finance Manager in Kingswinford to own month-end close and financial reporting for the main entity and group holding companies. You will lead a small finance team across AP, payroll, banking and finance administration.

The role reports to the CFO, supports acquisitions, and drives improvements in controls, processes and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong month-end and operational finance experience, ideally gained in a growing or complex multi-entity business
• Technically sound with knowledge of tax, VAT, statutory accounts, consolidation and cash flow
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and analytical capability
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience of managing and developing finance staff
• Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end process and financial reporting for the main trading entity and group holding companies
• Manage and develop a team covering accounts payable, payroll, banking and finance administration
• Support the acquisition process, including financial integration and completion of balance sheet reviews
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax and PAYE compliance, working closely with external advisors
• Manage year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation
• Drive improvements to financial controls, processes and reporting
• Develop meaningful KPIs and management information to support operational decision-making
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to improve data quality and finance processes

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Month-end

People management

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical

Education

Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£60,000-£65,000 per annum
Location:
Kingswinford/Dudley

Your new company

Hays Senior Finance are supporting a highly successful, PE-backed organisation in the West Midlands with the recruitment of a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a fast-paced business that has experienced significant growth through acquisition and continues to invest heavily in its future.

Your new role

Reporting directly into the CFO, you will take ownership of key day-to-day activities for the principal trading entity whilst managing a small operational finance team.

• Lead the month-end process and financial reporting for the main trading entity and group holding companies
• Manage and develop a team covering accounts payable, payroll, banking and finance administration
• Support the acquisition process, including financial integration and completion of balance sheet reviews
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax and PAYE compliance, working closely with external advisors
• Manage year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation
• Drive improvements to financial controls, processes and reporting
• Develop meaningful KPIs and management information to support operational decision-making
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to improve data quality and finance processes

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong month-end and operational finance experience, ideally gained in a growing or complex multi-entity business
• Technically sound with knowledge of tax, VAT, statutory accounts, consolidation and cash flow
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and analytical capability
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience of managing and developing finance staff
• Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of ERP systems

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum and the chance to join a high-growth business that is going through an exciting period of expansion and acquisition activity. There will be significant exposure to senior leadership as well as involvement in M&A activity and finance transformation projects. The role is office-based initially for the first 3 months, but there is scope for one day WFH once settled.