Finance Manager

Benjamin Edwards; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

On-site parking

Early finish on Fridays

Influence key business decisions

Friendly SME environment

Job summary

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting an experienced Finance Manager for an SME based in Lincoln. This hands-on role leads the finance function and supports HR processes, reporting to the Managing Director and senior leadership.

You’ll shape financial planning, controls and commercial insight in a broad, influential capacity. Salary £48,000–£55,000 with benefits; on-site parking; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; early finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Senior finance experience in an SME or similar.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Good working knowledge of Xero accounting software.
• Experience with invoice finance facilities advantageous.
• HR responsibilities experience beneficial but not essential.
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function, including payroll, ledgers, credit control and supplier payments.
• Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and provide meaningful financial insight to support business decisions.
• Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes and reporting.
• Oversee HR administration, payroll and employee records.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee development.
• Line manage and support the finance and administration team.

Skills

Payroll management

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Manager

Urgently required

Lincoln - office based

£48,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful SME for an experienced Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business in a broad and influential role, working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.

This is a hands‑on position offering genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact. As the senior finance professional within the business, you will lead the finance function while also supporting people‑related activities across the organisation. The HR element of the role is supported administratively, making this an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who is happy to oversee HR processes without needing to be an HR specialist.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day financial management of the business while providing commercial insight to support strategic decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Lead the day‑to‑day finance function, including payroll, sales and purchase ledger, credit control and supplier payments.
• Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and provide meaningful financial insight to support business decisions.
• Prepare year‑end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes and reporting.
• Support business planning, investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

People & Business Support

• Oversee HR administration, payroll and employee records.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee development.
• Provide guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee relations, performance management and compliance.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Line manage and support the finance and administration team.

The Ideal Candidate

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior finance position.
• Experience within an SME environment.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Good working knowledge of Xero accounting software.
• Experience of invoice finance facilities would be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to HR responsibilities would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands‑on, organised and able to work independently.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £48,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and influence key business decisions.
• Friendly, supportive SME environment where your contribution will have real visibility and impact.

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a varied leadership role where you can influence both the financial performance and wider success of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you