Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Leatherhead; Híbrido; GBP 50.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Quarterly and annual bonus schemes

Pension

23 days annual leave + birthday off

Company events

Regular training and development

Descripción de la vacante

The CFO HQ in Leatherhead, Surrey, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function, ensure accurate reporting, strong controls and cash management. This role offers a clear path towards a Finance Director position as the business grows.

You will oversee monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and VAT compliance, while guiding the ERP transition from Sage 200 to a new system and supervising the Finance Assistant.

Formación

• Significant bookkeeping and finance experience within an SME.
• Strong Sage 200 experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Desirable: studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Experience preparing management accounts and supervising junior finance staff.
• Experience using Webex.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, bank reconciliations, cash management and financial queries.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting, scenario planning and weekly sales forecasting.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and monitor balances and payments.
• Manage supplier payment runs, purchase ledgers and payroll information.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure statutory compliance.
• Manage year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Supervise the Finance Assistant and provide ad hoc financial analysis.
• Support ERP transition from Sage 200 to a new system.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Management accounts

Finance experience

Educación

AAT Level 4

ACCA/CIMA/ACA study desirable

Herramientas

Sage 200

Webex

Descripción del empleo

# Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerNovember 3, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* KT22, Leatherhead, Surrey* Posted 9 hours ago* £50,000 – £60,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Finance Manager – LeatherheadReports to: Managing DirectorDirect report: Finance Assistant£50,000 – £60,000Quarterly and annual bonus schemesPensionRegular training and further development23 days’ annual leave, plus your birthday off and bank holidaysCompany events### The OpportunityThis role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, contribute to business performance and develop towards a broader Finance Director position as the business grows.### The RoleOur client is seeking an experienced and ambitious Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance function of the business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and effective cash management.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their commercial responsibilities and progress towards a Finance Director role. The position will also play a key role in transitioning from Sage 200 to a new ERP system over the next six months.### Key Responsibilities* Financial Management: Oversee day-to-day finance operations, bank reconciliations, cash management and financial queries.* Management Accounts: Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting.* Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, scenario planning and weekly sales forecasting in collaboration with relevant departments.* Cash Flow Management: Maintain cash flow forecasts, monitor balances and payments, and identify potential funding risks.* Transactional Finance: Manage supplier payment runs, purchase ledger processes and payroll information for external providers.* Tax and Compliance: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure compliance with statutory and financial reporting requirements.* Year-End Reporting: Manage year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journals and supporting schedules for external accountants.* Team Management: Supervise, support and develop the Finance Assistant, ensuring accurate and timely completion of finance tasks.* Business Support: Provide ad hoc financial analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making.* Systems Improvement: Support the implementation of a new ERP system, replacing Sage 200.### Requirements* Significant bookkeeping and finance experience within an SME environment.* Strong Sage 200 experience.* Advanced Excel skills.* AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent practical experience.* Desirable:* Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA.* Experience preparing management accounts and supervising junior finance staff.* Experience using Webex.Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer