Finance Manager

Ad Warrior Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Early finish on Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd in Lincoln is recruiting an experienced Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial management and provide commercial insight to support strategic decisions.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage payroll, ledgers, budgeting, cashflow and year-end activities while supporting HR administration and employee relations in a growing SME environment. This role offers visibility and impact within a friendly SME.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• 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.
• HR responsibilities experience beneficial but not essential.
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, organised and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function, including payroll, sales and purchase 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.
• Support business planning, investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Financial analysis

HR coordination

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Manager

Overview

Ref: 413421

Salary: £52,000 - £55,000/annum

Location: United Kingdom -England -East Midlands -Lincolnshire -Lincoln

Type: Permanent

Posted: 24 July 2026

Closing date: 21 Aug 2026 22:59

Lincoln - office based

£48,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Urgently required

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.

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.