Finance Manager

Vantage Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing, ambitious business in Solihull is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee daily finance operations, ensuring compliance and leading a talented team. In this role, you will have significant autonomy to shape the finance function and will provide meaningful insights to support business decisions. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of leadership experience, focused on quality and continuous improvement. An excellent benefits package is offered, tailored to your experience.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Friendly and inclusive work environment

Significant autonomy in the role

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Hands-on experience in finance management.
• Strong focus on quality and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide meaningful reports for decision-making.
• Lead and develop the internal finance team.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Leadership experience

Knowledge of transactional finance

Detail-oriented process approach

Job description

Finance Manager Solihull, £40-50k, + excellent benefits

Join a growing, ambitious business where you won’t just be a number, but a key driver of their financial success.

You will step into a high-visibility role, enjoying a great deal of autonomy to shape, refine, and lead our finance function

This is a unique opportunity for a Finance Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day operations, moving away from rigid corporate structures to a role where your expertise directly influences the company’s trajectory.

As the Finance Manager, you will act as the heartbeat of our transactional finance, ensuring robust controls while leading and developing a talented internal team.

You will be as comfortable with hands‑on bookkeeping as they are with high-level financial reporting and process improvement.

Overseeing all day-to-day finance operations and ensure total compliance.

Acting as the in‑house expert for bookkeeping and transactional finance, maintaining absolute accuracy.

Providing meaningful reports and updates to support business decision‑making.

Identifying and driving continuous improvements to existing financial systems and workflows.

Leading, mentoring and developing a small, dedicated internal finance team.

Acting as the primary point of contact for external advisors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Professional Standing : You are a Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Leadership Track Record : Proven experience in a hands‑on Finance Manager or similar leadership role.
• Technical Proficiency : Strong knowledge of transactional finance and a detail‑focused, process‑driven approach.

Management Style

Experience managing a team with a focus on quality and professional growth.

Personal Attributes

A self‑starter who takes total ownership and brings a positive, "can‑do" work ethic to the team.

What you can expect from the role

• A chance to truly make the role your own with significant autonomy.
• A friendly, inclusive, and growing work environment in Solihull.
• Excellent benefits package and a salary tailored to your specific experience. Interested? Apply now for a confidential call