Finance Manager

Gofractional; Melbourn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Onsite 3 days per week

Job summary

Gofractional is seeking a Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in a hybrid role based in Melbourn, England. The role oversees day-to-day financial management, including AP/AR, GL, cash, and month-end close, with ownership of cash flow forecasting and budgeting cycles.

You will prepare management packs for the CEO and work with auditors and tax advisors. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with IFRS/UK GAAP experience, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with month-end closing, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficiency with IFRS or UK GAAP and strong controls awareness.
• Strong communication with operational leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day financial management for the site (AP/AR, GL, cash).
• Lead weekly cash flow forecasting and quarterly/annual budgeting cycles.
• Prepare monthly management packs for the site CEO and executives.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors (RDEC).
• Maintain clean balance sheet and strong internal controls.
• Collaborate with global finance and operations to support decision making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Month-end close

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Syteline

Job description

Finance Manager - 12-month fixed term contract

Location: Hybrid, Melbourn, England, United Kingdom

What you'll actually do

You'll run the day-to-day financial management of the site — accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, cash, and a controlled month end. You'll own the weekly cash flow forecast so leadership always knows where we stand. You'll lead the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting cycles, challenge the numbers that come in, and turn them into plans people can actually use.

You'll prepare the monthly management packs that go in front of the site CEO and senior team, and you'll be the main point of contact for the external auditors and tax advisors (including Research and Development Expenditure Creditor RDEC). You'll keep the balance sheet clean and the controls tight. And you'll spend a lot of time talking to operational leaders and colleagues in global finance, treasury, shared services, corporate accounting, so the numbers support real decisions rather than just reporting them after the fact.

This is a hands on role. You'll still get your hands dirty in the detail, but the real value is in the insight and the partnership.

Who this will suit

You're a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who has already run financial management, reporting and business partnering in a fast-moving environment. You know your way around month-end, statutory accounts, budgeting and forecasting. You're comfortable with IFRS or UK GAAP and you understand how proper controls actually protect a growing business.

You're good with numbers and better with people. You can sit with an operational manager and help them see the financial consequences of their choices without making them feel stupid. You can prioritise when everything feels urgent.

Advanced Excel and experience with an ERP (SAP or Syteline are useful) will make the first few months easier. Any exposure to US GAAP or RDEC claims is a bonus, not a requirement.

The practical bits

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid — minimum three days a week onsite SG86EE
• Flexible around the busy periods (month-end, year-end, budget season)
• No regular travel expected